Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Elite Graduate Role, Croydon School

Propel your passion for education into an extraordinary career stepping stone as a Year 1 Teaching Assistant in one of Croydon’s most ambitious schools. If you’re a high-achieving graduate with drive, ambition, and a love for nurturing young learners, this role is your gateway to a transformational impact inside and beyond the classroom. Join a driven, high-energy team and play a pivotal role in shaping children’s first years at school while accelerating your own personal and professional development.

This is no ordinary Teaching Assistant role. You'll be embedded in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where every day offers genuine intellectual and creative challenge. Here, the focus on professional growth, values-driven culture, and first-class mentoring ensures that every Year 1 Teaching Assistant is truly set up for success—whether you are targeting teacher training, educational psychology, or special needs expertise. You will be surrounded by passionate staff, state-of-the-art resources, and a pastoral ethos that champions both student and staff well-being.

Key Highlights:

• Unmatched Year 1 Teaching Assistant role – the perfect launchpad for aspirational graduates
• £105 - £115 Per Day – premium Croydon rates reflecting your impact
• Located in an Ofsted ‘Good to Outstanding’ school with inspiring early years provision
• Outstanding CPD, professional mentoring, and accelerated career progression routes
• Tailored for graduates striving for careers in teaching, psychology or SEN
• Vibrant, fully resourced classrooms and dynamic outdoor learning spaces
• Culture that champions innovation, inclusivity, and team spirit

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering one-to-one and small group support to Year 1 pupils, boosting confidence and attainment
• Leading creative literacy and numeracy interventions personalised for diverse needs
• Supporting children with SEN and EAL, making a measurable difference to progress
• Collaborating closely with outstanding classroom teachers for bespoke learning plans
• Contributing to a stimulating environment rich in play, discovery, and enquiry
• Assisting with tailored behaviour strategies and nurturing emotional well-being

Ideal Year 1 Teaching Assistant for this Croydon School:

• High-achieving graduate with a strong academic background (2:1 or First preferred)
• Aspiring teacher, educational psychologist, or SEN specialist desperate to make a difference
• Relentlessly ambitious, committed and reflective, thriving on feedback and challenge
• Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and skilfully adaptable in dynamic settings
• A genuine team player with an infectious enthusiasm for primary education

Why Join This Croydon School?:

• Dynamic, high-growth pathways to teacher training and leadership
• Personalised CPD delivered by sector-leading experts
• Warm, welcoming, and supportive colleagues in every department
• Outstanding pastoral care that invests in staff as much as students
• A school community known for innovative practice and consistently excellent outcomes
• Highly inclusive and forward-thinking ethos driving true educational equity

Take the leap: If you’re a motivated graduate poised to become a truly exceptional Year 1 Teaching Assistant, this Croydon school will supercharge your career journey and give you lasting impact. For those committed to a future in education, interviews are fast approaching – stake your claim for this role today.

How to Apply

Keen to make a real difference in a vibrant Croydon primary school? If you’re ready to jump in and support our Year 1 learners, we want your application in quickly—shortlisting and interviews are underway. Don’t miss your chance to secure your place; get your application submitted right away.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!