SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants - Mainstream Primary Schools across Croydon

Location: Croydon, South London
Contract Types: Full-time & Part-time (Monday-Friday commitment)
Start Dates: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Tradewind is working closely with a range of mainstream primary schools across the London Borough of Croydon who are seeking dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with mild to moderate learning needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support individual pupils to access learning, build confidence, and thrive within a mainstream classroom environment.

The Role:

Provide 1:1 tailored support for pupils with SEND throughout the school day

Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development

Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP targets and support plans

Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs

Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

Holds at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable)

Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion

Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting

Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing

Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability)

Why Work with Tradewind?

Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Croydon

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College

Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant

If you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact in a Croydon primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered
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Location:
Croydon
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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