Learning Support Assistant

Horizon Teachers are working with a Primary school based in Croydon, assisting in their search for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from October 2025. You will join an experienced and supportive team, working with pupils on a 1:1 basis as well as supporting small groups.


The school is within walking distance to a train station and has parking options.


What do the school require from you?

Experience working with children with SEND/Additional needs within a Primary or Secondary school setting.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Confidence and ability to use your initiative.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
Knowledge of relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
Why work with Horizon Teachers?

Long-term/Temp to permanent opportunities.
Very competitive rates! We pay the permanent equivalent after you have worked 12 working weeks within a placement.
A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers.
Earn up to £150 in vouchers of your choice for successful Support staff referrals.
We are one of the highest rated agencies with 4.8* Google rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped.
“One of the best agencies in London. Horizon got me working in a school within 5 days of registering. The staff are all super helpful and committed to finding the right school for you.” - 5 Star google review

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.


Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group