Lead Teaching Assistant – Pathway to Educational Leadership, Croydon

Step into a transformative role as Lead Teaching Assistant and become an essential force at one of Croydon’s most forward-thinking schools. This vibrant, high-impact opportunity is crafted specifically for exceptional graduates and ambitious aspiring teachers or psychologists determined to make measurable difference to young lives. If you’re ready to accelerate your career, inspire a dynamic student body, and help shape a genuinely inclusive school culture, your next challenge awaits here.

This Lead Teaching Assistant role promises unrivalled immersion into a cutting-edge educational environment renowned for its progressive ethos, robust mentoring, and a genuine commitment to professional advancement. You will hone vital skills working alongside expert practitioners, supporting innovative classroom practice, and leading small-group interventions with real impact. Expect an environment that values ambition, high standards, and continuous growth—where every day brings tangible learning and extraordinary opportunity.

Key Highlights:

• Lead Teaching Assistant – pivotal support and development role
• Circa £28,000 (Pro-rata) – highly competitive for Croydon
• Located minutes from excellent transport links in a modern, thriving school
• Ofsted rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ – an aspirational learning environment
• Exclusive CPD pathways, tailored for high-calibre graduates
• Ideal for aspiring teachers, future psychologists, and SEN professionals
• Advanced facilities: sensory hubs, STEM zones, and digital learning suites
• Progressive, inclusive culture championing innovation and diversity

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading intervention groups across key curriculum areas for rapid progress
• Mentoring junior TAs and supporting their professional growth daily
• Collaborating across departments to deliver highly targeted support plans
• Tracking student outcomes, analysing impact, and refining strategies
• Driving SEN initiatives in partnership with our dedicated Inclusion Lead
• Creating classroom resources that enhance differentiation and engagement
• Building strong relationships with students and their families for holistic support

Ideal Lead Teaching Assistant for this Croydon School:

• High-achieving graduate with stellar academic background and ambition
• Driven to pursue a career in teaching, psychology, or SEN specialism
• Proactive, solution-focused, resilient, and unwavering in commitment
• Unmatched passion for making a positive, lasting difference in education
• Exceptional communication and leadership potential, ready to inspire peers
• Eager to embrace challenge, feedback, and continuous personal growth
• Demonstrable experience working with children or young people highly valued

Why Join This Croydon School?:

• Visionary leadership, inspired to nurture future education leaders
• Weekly bespoke CPD and real pathways to teacher training
• An innovative, collaborative, and welcoming staff community
• Structured progression routes into HLTA, Unqualified Teacher, or SEN roles
• Positive student culture focused on wellbeing and achievement
• Outstanding support for new starters, with mentoring from senior staff
• Access to state-of-the-art learning resources and fully equipped special needs provision

How to Apply

Jump at this opportunity—applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews already underway in Croydon. Ready to take the next step in your education career? Submit your application now and put yourself at the front of the queue!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!