SEN Teaching Assistant

Secondary School | Croydon Area | After October Half Term Start

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Croydon area is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team following the October half-term break. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and socially.

The role involves supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, ADD, ADHD and SEMH, across both specialist support provisions and mainstream classrooms.

The Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND.
• Support pupils in both mainstream lessons and smaller intervention/settings.
• Help students remain focused, engaged and on task throughout the school day.
• Support students who may require time away from the classroom to regulate and refocus.
• Assist pupils accessing sensory provision and other tailored support strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SEND team to meet individual student needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting students with SEND, particularly ASD, ADHD, ADD or SEMH.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to the varying needs of individual students.
• Passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.
• School-based experience is desirable but not essential.

The School Offers

• A supportive and experienced SEND team.
• Friendly and welcoming staff.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students' educational journeys.
• Valuable experience within a well-established secondary school environment.

This position is due to start after the October half-term break, with the potential for the assignment to continue beyond the initial period.

If you are a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.