Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

In-house training and development

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Croydon. The role suits candidates with SEN experience or those starting a career in education, with a preference for a STEM degree.

The position starts on 02/11/2026 and runs until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of extension or a permanent role based on performance. Working hours are 8:00am–4:00pm, in Croydon, London.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• A degree.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Secondary school in Croydon. The school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic and who has a can-do attitude. The role is open to candidates with previous SEN experience and for those who are looking to start their career in education. Although not essential the school would prefer candidates with a degree in a STEM subject. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Croydon, London
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP95 per day
• Hours - 8:00am - 4pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children and young people.
• A degree.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team