Primary Teaching Assistant

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Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Croydon, South London
Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £95 - £115 per day

Veritas Education is pleased to be supporting a friendly and inclusive primary school in Croydon in their search for a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026.

This OFSTED-rated 'Good' school is recognised for its nurturing environment and strong commitment to supporting pupils' academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and personal development. In this role, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, providing targeted one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and build positive relationships within the classroom.

This position is well suited to a patient, proactive, and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting children, including those with additional needs, in a supportive primary school setting.

The Ideal Primary Teaching Assistant Will Have:

Proven experience supporting children in a primary school setting - essential

Understanding of strategies to support learning, communication, and behaviour

A calm, caring, and resilient approach when working with pupils with additional needs

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Main Responsibilities Include:

Delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions

Supporting the class teacher with differentiated classroom activities

Promoting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development

Using creative and engaging strategies to support learning

Monitoring pupil progress and sharing feedback with the class teacher and SENCO

Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Why Join This School?

A welcoming and supportive school community

Experienced leadership and SENCO team committed to staff development

Excellent CPD and ongoing training opportunities

How to Apply:

If you are a committed and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact in a Croydon primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Veritas Education on (phone number removed) for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
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Location:
Croydon
Salary:
£95 - £115 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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