Teaching Assistant job at Upper Shirley Full Time

Primary School

Role: Teaching Assistant

Pay: £95–£150 per day
Location: Croydon
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

You will work as part of a supportive team to provide high-quality classroom, small-group, and 1:1 support. Our SEN provision includes 10–11 high-needs pupils, and we require TAs who are confident, proactive, and able to adapt quickly.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social/emotional challenges.

• Working with children from vulnerable home environments and supporting those who may have experienced trauma or instability.

• Assisting with behaviour regulation using calm, consistent, and positive strategies.

• Supporting class teachers across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, with particular emphasis on upper KS2 behaviour management.

• Covering classes when required.

• Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive school culture.

• Completing a short SATs-style assessment as part of the recruitment process (Canterbury Road site requirement)

Staffing Needs

• Mainly looking for TAs

• Key stage 1 &2, strong behaviour management, positive, friendly, confident

• Occasional need for Reception TAs

• Open to H?LTAs

• Possible upcoming maternity cover

• TA’s start dates still TBC

Key Requirements

• Staff must show initiative and be proactive

• SEN provision requires experienced, capable TAs

• Strong behaviour management, in either Key Stage 1&2

• Experience supporting SEN pupils and confidence working with high-needs children.

• The ability to work with vulnerable families and manage challenging parental interactions professionally.

• We welcome applications from unqualified TAs with strong potential, as well as HLTAs.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short supporting statement/cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.