Qualified Teaching Assistant - Level 6
- croydon, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
Qualified Level 6 Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 6 Qualified Teaching Assistant for a welcoming four form-entry primary school in Croydon, South London. This diverse primary school in Croydon, South London is committed to supporting pupils with mixed abilities. The successful Level 6 Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning across the classroom, delivering targeted interventions, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping pupils make progress academically, socially, and emotionally.
The position is only open to experienced Level 6 Teaching Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Learning Support Assistants who hold a recognised Level 6 qualification.
CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS
Location: Croydon, South London
Position: Level 6 SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: Supporting pupils with SEND through 1:1 interventions, small-group work, behaviour support, and classroom-based learning activities
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full Time
Rate of Pay: GBP115 - GBP145 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 8:15am - 3:45pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a recognised Level 6 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent relevant childcare/education qualification)
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant within a primary school setting
- Experience supporting children with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, Social & SEMH
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Up-to-date Safeguarding Training is desirable
- GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and behaviour management skills
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years
- Must have a Level 6 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent relevant childcare/education qualification)
Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate
- Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London