Year 1 Teaching Assistant

SANZA Teaching Agency; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a fantastic primary school in Croydon, seeking a Year 1 Teaching Assistant to support a class and pupils with EHCPs. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4pm, with ongoing placements starting in November and throughout the school year.

The successful candidate will assist the class teacher with daily activities, support children with varying learning needs, and help create an inclusive learning environment within a collaborative school team.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, including pupils with EHCPs.
• A good understanding of how to support children with different learning needs and abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of individual pupils.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities and learning.
• Provide individual support for pupils with EHCPs, helping them access learning and achieve their potential.
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.

Skills

TA experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Professional approach

Job description

Year 1 Teaching Assistant - Primary School, Croydon

Are you an experienced TA with a passion for supporting children in their early years of learning?

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a fantastic primary school in Croydon, and we're actively seeking a talented TA to support a Year 1 class, providing general classroom support and additional support for individual pupils with EHCPs.

About the role:

Year 1 Teaching Assistant position based at a primary school in Croydon

Full time Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4pm

Ongoing positions starting in November and throughout the school year

Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities and learning

Providing individual support for pupils with EHCPs, helping them access learning and achieve their potential

Creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team

Why this is the right move for you:

• Meaningful impact - play an important role in supporting children's learning, development and confidence during a key stage of their education.
• Supportive leadership - work in a school with a collaborative team committed to helping pupils thrive.
• Well-organised environments - benefit from clear behaviour policies, supportive colleagues and excellent resources so you can focus on what you do best.
• A consultant who works for you - your dedicated SANZA consultant will match you to a school that fits your skills, experience, and availability.
• Competitive rates of pay - depending on your level of skills and experience.

What you'll need:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a primary school setting
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, including pupils with EHCPs
• A good understanding of how to support children with different learning needs and abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of individual pupils
• A positive, proactive and professional approach