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Lead Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 March 2026
Salary: £100.00 to £115.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 April 2026
Location: CR0 1LP
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LEADTEACHINGASS-260319-2357

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Summary

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.

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