SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Croydon
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: VC-99
Salary: £85 - 96 per day
Job Published: 25 days ago

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Croydon
Contract: Full-time / Permanent role 
Start Date: Immediate 

About the Role:
We are looking for a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a welcoming school environment. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping children engage in learning and achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils with SEN including autism, ADHD, speech & language needs, and SEMH.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual learning plans.

  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

  • Encourage independence and social development.

  • Assist with behaviour management in a supportive and consistent manner.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with SEN pupils is desirable.

  • Strong communication, empathy, and patience.

  • A proactive and flexible approach.

  • Right to work in the UK.

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rates.

  • Ongoing training and professional development.

  • Supportive school environment and consultant guidance.

  • Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ learning journey.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN, please apply today with your CV.

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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