Learning Support Assistant
5 days ago
Caterham
Learning Support Assistant Location: Caterham, SurreyContract: Full-time from Tuesday 5th May 2026End date: 17th July 2026 Are you passionate about making a real difference to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?Tradewind Recruitment are supporting one of their partnership primary schools based near the Caterham area, on the border of Surrey /Croydon, with a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for a Year 1 pupil. This is a beautiful, one-form-entry primary school based in Caterham which is part of a successful academy trust but holds a community feel within the local area. The school has a wonderful reputation in the area with parents and is a school reguarly requested by supply staff to return to. The Role: * Provide 1:1 tailored support for your assigned pupil in Year 1 * Be confident to support SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation * Support learning, emotional regulation, and social development * Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP target and support plan * Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs of the child * Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment The Ideal Candidate: * Holds at least a Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable) * Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within SEND or inclusion * Confident supporting pupils with additional needs in a mainstream primary setting * Patient, empathetic, and committed to pupil progress and wellbeing * Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply) * Available Monday to Friday (part-time roles still require weekday availability) Why Work with Tradewind? * Strong partnerships with inclusive primary schools across Croydon * Competitive daily pay, paid weekly * Free access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses through The National College * Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant If you're passionate about SEND and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV to be considered!