Lead Teaching Assistant

Lead Teaching Assistant – Inspire & Lead Educational Excellence in Croydon

Launch your educational career as a Lead Teaching Assistant in a thriving Croydon school where you’ll set the standard for classroom support, student progress, and innovation in learning. This is a unique opportunity for high-impact individuals ready to champion inclusive practice and inspire young minds—ideal for graduates driven by ambition and a profound love for nurturing student success.
Experience the advantage of working in an environment celebrated for its commitment to both staff development and pupil achievement. Join a school where Lead Teaching Assistants are empowered, valued, and provided with exceptional mentoring, state-of-the-art facilities, and pathways for rapid progression. Absorb best practices, lead with vision, and gain unparalleled exposure to strategies used by Good to Outstanding schools.
Key Highlights:

Lead Teaching Assistant with genuine leadership impact
Competitive daily pay: Between £100 - £115 Per Day
Located in vibrant, well-connected Croydon
School graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted with a reputation for excellence
Standout CPD, networking, and teacher training prospects
Ideal for first-class graduates in education, psychology, or SEN
Purpose-built learning environments and exceptional resources

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading a team of teaching assistants to drive pupil progress
Designing and delivering creative support strategies for SEN and mainstream pupils
Collaborating with teachers and specialist staff to personalise learning
Modelling best practice classroom interventions and setting high standards
Providing critical feedback to colleagues, enhancing classroom delivery
Mentoring junior support staff and aspiring teachers

Ideal "Lead Teaching Assistant" for this Croydon School:

Academic high-flyers with a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree
Aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN specialists with genuine drive
Leaders who thrive in fast-paced, diverse environments
Compassionate, relentlessly ambitious, and ready to make a difference
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, teamwork, and impact

Why Join This Croydon School?:

Be part of a dynamic, inclusive staff team who set the bar for student support
Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and teacher training routes for career acceleration
Culture of collaboration, innovation, and open communication
High expectations for pupil behaviour and staff wellbeing
Outstanding facilities supporting every aspect of learning and development

Don’t miss the chance to shape your career as a Lead Teaching Assistant in one of Croydon's most forward-thinking schools. Immediate interviews—take the next step toward a rewarding future in education and apply now.
How to Apply

Secure your chance to make a significant impact—our team in Croydon is moving quickly to fill this vital Lead Teaching Assistant position. If you’re ready to step up and lead in an all-through environment, send in your application without delay. Review of candidates and interviews are already underway, so act now to seize this opportunity.
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Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!