1:1 Teaching Assistant
1 day ago
South Croydon
1:1 Teaching Assistant SANZA Teaching Agency is looking for a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to step into one of the most meaningful roles in education - a specialist SEMH support position within a mainstream primary school in Croydon, where your dedication and presence will genuinely transform children's lives. About This Role: A thriving mainstream primary school in Croydon is looking for a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated, personalised support for a child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. No two days are identical, but you might expect to: greet your pupil at the school gates and help them transition calmly into the school day; provide quiet, consistent support during classroom learning; use agreed strategies to recognise early signs of distress and de-escalate before situations escalate; support social interactions at lunch and break times; liaise with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt activities; and celebrate the small wins that, for this child, are anything but small. Why You'll Love Working with SANZA: • Fair pay, fairly paid - Enhanced competitive PAYE rates for this specialist role, with complete transparency. No umbrella companies. Ever., • A school that truly gets it - A warm, inclusive team where SEMH is understood and your role is genuinely valued, • A role with real momentum - Long-term placement with genuine, structured opportunity to go permanent, • Work on your doorstep - Based locally in Croydon, so you can save your energy for where it counts, • A consultant who's genuinely in your corner - Not just a name on an email; an experienced SEMH specialist who supports you every step of the way, • FREE, unlimited CPD - worth thousands - Exclusive access to 2,500+ high-quality courses via The National College (education's #1 provider). Invest in your career at zero cost. We would love to speak with you if you have - • Experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting children with SEMH, behavioural, or complex emotional needs, • A grounding in trauma-informed practice and the resilience to provide consistent, nurturing 1:1 support, • Experience supporting children with any of the following:, • ADHD, • ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), • Anxiety disorders, • Attachment difficulties, • Self-harming behaviours or emotional dysregulation, • Speech & Language difficulties, • Dyslexia or Dyspraxia, • Superb de-escalation skills and an unshakeable calm under pressure, • The emotional strength to show up - reliably, warmly, and consistently - for a child who needs one trusted adult, • A deep, genuine belief that every child, no matter their history, deserves the chance to thrive, • An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or readiness to apply for one) Apply now or reach out to Stuart Lovelock directly for a friendly, completely confidential conversation: