SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants - Primary (Mainstream)

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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!