Teaching Assistant in Primary School in Surrey

A highly regarded primary school in Croydon is looking to appoint a Primary Teaching Assistant for September, joining a school community known locally for its calm atmosphere, thoughtful leadership, and genuine commitment to staff development. This is a school where people tend to stay, not because they have to, but because they enjoy working there. Staff turnover is notably low, and that consistency is felt throughout the school by pupils, families, and colleagues alike.

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will work closely with experienced class teachers across the primary phase, supporting pupils academically and socially in a well-organised learning environment. For graduates considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or child development, this role offers meaningful school-based experience within a highly supportive setting. There is a strong community feel running through the school, with families highly engaged in school life and staff working collaboratively across year groups.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will gain exposure to high-quality classroom practice while developing confidence in behaviour management, intervention delivery, and pupil support. Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and invested in helping support staff progress professionally over time. The school places real importance on staff wellbeing and maintaining manageable workloads, helping create a positive working culture that people value long term.

This Primary Teaching Assistant role would particularly suit a graduate who wants to build substantial experience before moving into teacher training or further study.

• Primary Teaching Assistant full-time role from September 2026
• Daily rate circa £95-£110 depending on experience
• Croydon, South London location with excellent transport connections
• Ofsted-rated Good primary school with strong local reputation
• Long-term contract with potential for permanent opportunities
• Low staff turnover reflecting stable leadership and positive culture
• Strong community atmosphere with engaged families and supportive staff
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, or SEN professionals

• Supporting pupils across lessons in literacy, numeracy, and foundation subjects
• Delivering focused small-group interventions to raise pupil confidence
• Assisting teachers with classroom preparation and learning resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and active participation during lessons
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teaching staff
• Building trusted relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

• Degree-educated graduate with strong communication skills
• Confident working with primary-aged pupils across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
• Interested in education, child development, or psychology
• Patient, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a team
• Previous child-based experience welcomed but not essential
• Fully committed to a long-term Primary Teaching Assistant position

• Staff remain at the school long term because leadership is organised and supportive
• Strong parental engagement creates a genuine community atmosphere
• Consistent routines and calm classrooms help support staff develop quickly
• Experienced teachers actively mentor graduates and support assistants
• School leaders prioritise wellbeing and professional development equally
• Broad curriculum gives support staff exposure to varied classroom experiences

If you are ready to build meaningful school experience as a Primary Teaching Assistant, apply today to be considered for this September start in Croydon. Working as a Primary Teaching Assistant here offers far more than classroom experience alone. It is a chance to join a settled, welcoming school where graduates are trusted, developed, and encouraged to grow professionally over time.