SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Croydon
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Primary Teachers
Reference: AV-8
Salary: £89 - 100 per day
Job Published: 9 days ago

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Permanent Role
Location: Croydon, South London
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (based on experience, paid via PAYE)

About the Role:
Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Croydon. This is a permanent role, ideal for someone with experience or a strong interest in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You will be working closely with pupils who have a range of needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You’ll work alongside teachers and support staff to deliver tailored learning and create an inclusive, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one or small group support for students with SEND

  • Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

  • Encourage student engagement and promote positive behaviour

  • Support with sensory, communication, and physical development strategies

  • Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external specialists

Requirements:

  • Experience working with children with SEND (in school, care, or community settings)

  • A patient, calm, and empathetic nature

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Flexibility and a willingness to learn

  • A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

  • Permanent placement with a well-supported SEND provision in Croydon

  • Ongoing CPD and training (including safeguarding and behaviour management)

  • Competitive weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella deductions)

  • Supportive consultants and career progression pathways

  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people

Apply Now:
If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and want to support pupils with additional needs in Croydon, submit your updated CV today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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