Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon
Location: Croydon, London
Contract Type: Long Term / Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
About the Role:
Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in schools across Croydon. You will play a vital role in helping children access learning, develop social skills, and build confidence in a nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and group support to pupils with SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language, etc.)
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Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement tailored support strategies
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Adapt resources and classroom activities to meet individual needs
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Encourage independence, resilience, and positive behaviour
Requirements:
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Experience supporting children with SEN (desirable)
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Right to Work in the UK
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay rates
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Long-term stability with opportunities for permanent placements
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Ongoing training and professional development
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A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact
If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to make a difference in Croydon schools, apply today.
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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