Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Accelerated Graduate Pathway, Croydon

Seize an extraordinary opportunity as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant within one of Croydon's most inclusive, forward-thinking primary schools. If you are a dynamic graduate seeking to ignite your career in education, psychology, or SEN, this pivotal post places you at the heart of real, transformative impact on young minds. Join a fast-paced team where passion meets ambition and every day rewards those who are ready to go further.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant, purpose-driven environment acclaimed for exceptional staff training, cutting-edge resources, and a progressive ethos. You’ll gain first-hand classroom leadership experience, deliver targeted instruction, and be mentored by award-winning educators—equipping you for rapid advancement, whether you aspire to teacher training, educational psychology, or SEN specialism. This is no ordinary HLTA role: it’s your launchpad for unparalleled growth and contribution.

Key Highlights:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Graduate Entry Pathway
• Up to £115 Per Day (industry-leading for support staff)
• Based in Croydon: exceptional transport links and vibrant locality
• Recently graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted
• Sector-leading CPD, fast-track teacher training opportunities
• Designed for high-achieving graduates, aspiring teachers, or future SEN specialists
• Inspiring, resource-rich learning environment with exemplary SEN facilities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering high-impact group teaching as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Supporting classroom teachers with advanced lesson input and intervention
• Leading targeted literacy and numeracy catch-up sessions for rapid progress
• Mentoring and inspiring small groups of students—including those with SEN needs
• Assisting with planning and evaluating engaging, progressive learning activities
• Championing student wellbeing and modelling exceptional standards day-to-day

Ideal Higher Level Teaching Assistant for this Croydon School:

• First-class graduate with ambition for teaching, psychology, or special education
• Driven, energetic, and intrinsically motivated to impact young lives
• Clear communicator, natural leader, and adaptable team player
• Experience supporting children or young people (paid or voluntary advantageous)
• Passionate about inclusive education and unlocking individual potential

Why Join This Croydon School?:

• Dynamic staff culture: ambitious, collegial, and genuinely supportive
• First-choice school for aspiring teachers and educational psychologists
• Outstanding CPD tailored to Higher Level Teaching Assistants and future educators
• Consistently excellent student behaviour and a nurturing ethos
• Real progression routes into teaching, therapy, and SEN leadership

Ready to reimagine what’s possible as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant? Set your trajectory for educational excellence in Croydon and be empowered to make a lasting difference. Outstanding graduates are encouraged to apply for immediate interview consideration—secure your future today.

How to Apply

Don’t miss out—secure your chance to join a dynamic Croydon secondary school team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Opportunities like this move quickly, with interviews ongoing and spots filling up now. Submit your application without delay to put yourself at the forefront for immediate consideration!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!