Teaching Assistant

6 hours ago


Thornton Heath UK, South East London, United Kingdom Ribbons & Reeves Full time

Teaching Assistant | Primary School in Croydon


Are you passionate about the wellbeing and education of young people? Do you want to spend the remainder of this academic year making a positive impact as a Teaching Assistant?


If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can join our partner Primary School in Croydon and provide support to two pupils in Year 1 with SEND.


As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting two children with non-verbal Autism. Their behaviour is challenging and the ability to remain calm in demanding moments is crucial.


Why choose this Teaching Assistant role?

  • Make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND.
  • Empower and motivate children and get to see first-hand the progress they make.
  • Gain experience in a school setting helping pupils from vulnerable backgrounds.
  • Develop strategies to help deescalate challenging moments efficiently
  • Help to regulate the pupils you are working.
  • Help to provide an inclusive environment where all children can fulfil their potential in school.


We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has…

  • Ideally has obtained a degree and has a passion for education/SEND
  • Has previous experience working with SEND
  • Ideally has experience working with non-verbal ASC
  • Can start immediately and commit to the remainder of the academic year
  • Has excellent communication skills, patience and resilience
  • Has a never-give-up attitude


This is a fantastically rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is looking to make a difference in the lives of children with SEND. Gaining experience working in a school setting, this role will be ideal for an aspiring Primary Teacher, Clinical or Educational Psychologist. Day to day you will be working with pupils who need additional support and empathy, assisting with their learning in-class to help them remain focused, engaged and on-task.


If you aspire to become a Teaching Assistant, please click ‘Apply’ to this role and attach your CV or covering letter. Alternatively, for more information don’t hesitate to contact Matt Burgum at Ribbons and Reeves.


Ribbons & Reeves are a leading long-term and permanent Education Recruiter. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Teaching Assistant role in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Teaching Assistant role.


Teaching Assistant | Primary School in Croydon



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