Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Launch Your Educational Career in Croydon
Step into the world of exceptional teaching with this Year 1 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Croydon, perfect for recent graduates and aspiring professionals eager to shape young minds. Make a tangible impact in a vibrant school where your passion, ambition, and love for education are celebrated—and your journey towards teaching, psychology, or SEN is supported every step of the way.
Here, you’ll earn more than just experience: you’ll gain hands‑on insight into the classroom, thriving in a school that values high achievement and relentless curiosity. As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll learn directly from expert educators, enjoy superb facilities, and be immersed in a culture of growth and inclusion that prizes initiative and celebrates achievement.

• Prestigious Year 1 Teaching Assistant post
• Circa £29,000 Pro‑rata – highly competitive for Croydon
• Based in a dynamic, high‑performing Croydon primary school
• Rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted
• Outstanding CPD and fast‑track progression support
• Ideal for graduates seeking careers in teaching, psychology, or SEN
• Modern resources, cutting‑edge teaching technology, and inspiring colleagues

• Supporting Year 1 pupils with daily learning activities and classroom routines
• Working closely with skilled teachers to deliver creative, ambitious lessons
• Providing targeted 1:1 and small‑group interventions to accelerate progress
• Championing inclusive education—adapting support for pupils with diverse needs
• Contributing to curriculum enrichment and the wider life of school
• Reporting on pupil development, wellbeing, and achievements

• High‑achieving graduate with drive and intellectual curiosity
• Aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN professional seeking practical experience
• Passionate about primary education, child development, and inclusive learning
• Ambitious, resilient, and eager to learn from expert practitioners
• Compassionate, energetic team player with impeccable professionalism

• Flourish in a supportive, expertly led, and ambitious school community
• Tailored induction, mentoring, and CPD that launches careers
• Consistently excellent behaviour and high expectations of all pupils
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and resources
• Close‑knit staff team where your ambitions are championed
• Real opportunities for career progression into teaching and specialist SEN roles

Are you a passionate, ambitious graduate ready to launch your educational career as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in Croydon? Apply today to join a school that will inspire and invest in your future—this opportunity will not wait around.