Teaching Assistants - South Croydon

SEND Teaching Assistants - Mainstream Primary Schools

South Croydon | Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Make a difference. Build confidence. Help every child thrive.

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of welcoming mainstream primary schools across Sutton who are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide specialist support to pupils with mild to moderate additional learning needs.

These roles offer the opportunity to work closely with children who benefit from extra guidance, encouragement and tailored support, helping them develop their confidence, independence and academic skills in a nurturing classroom environment.

Whether you already have experience supporting children with SEND or are looking to build a rewarding career in education, we have a variety of part-time and full-time opportunities to suit your experience and availability.

If you're patient, proactive and passionate about inclusive education, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role:

Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil

Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation

Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development

Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan

Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child

Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
The Ideal Candidate:

At least 6 months experience supporting children with additional needs

Ideally hold minimum Level 2 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 well-being

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

Available Monday to Friday
Pay: £93 per day for candidates with a minimum of 3 months experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care or SEND setting. £100 per day for candidates who hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have over 12 months previous experience supporting pupils with SEND including ASc, ADHD, SEMH or SLD or experience with personal care.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, partnering with a wide network of schools across London. You will benefit from:

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE - No Umbrella Companies deducting from your earnings!

The exposure and opportunity to work across different primary schools

Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via our partnership with The National College - (url removed)

Online diary to manage your availability
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant with 7+ years experience

Direct communication - option to liaise with your consultant via SMS/Whats App (optional)

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions from initial contract work

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

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed