SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Croydon
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: AS-89
Salary: £85 - 96 per day
Job Published: 3 days ago

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon

Location: Croydon, London
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025

About the Role:
Protocol Education is looking for passionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Croydon. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN), including autism (ASD), ADHD, speech & language difficulties, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support, helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN

  • Adapt learning materials and resources to meet individual needs

  • Assist in managing behaviour and encouraging positive social interactions

  • Support students with personal development and emotional regulation

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists

  • Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for learning

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential)

  • Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills

  • A proactive approach to supporting students with additional needs

  • Flexibility and resilience in a school setting

  • An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

  • Right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rates

  • Free CPD training and ongoing professional development

  • Support from a dedicated consultant at Protocol Education

  • Opportunities for both long-term and permanent placements

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEN, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Protocol Education as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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