Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Location: Croydon, London
Employer: Protocol Education
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term
About the Role:
Protocol Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of additional learning needs in a Croydon-based school. You will be working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to provide one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support students with special educational needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language difficulties).
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Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning plans.
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Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
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Help maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
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Liaise with teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure progress.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care setting).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
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Right to work in the UK.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
What Protocol Education Offers:
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Competitive weekly pay (PAYE).
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Ongoing professional development and free training.
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Dedicated consultant support.
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, click Apply Now or contact Protocol Education Croydon branch for more details.
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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