Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Ad: SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Croydon, South London

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate

Support that makes a difference

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Croydon. This role is all about helping children with additional needs feel understood, supported, and ready to succeed in their learning.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs

Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to create an inclusive learning environment

Helping children develop confidence, resilience, and independence

Using patience, positivity, and empathy to turn challenges into progress

What we’re looking for:

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, or youth settings)

A calm, resilient approach when managing challenges

Strong teamwork and communication skills

A genuine passion for helping every child reach their potential

Why join Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

Free access to our online CPD Academy (including SEND and Thrive training)

Dedicated support from your own SEN consultant

Long-term placements in schools that value and support their staff

Smooth, fast-track registration so you can get started quickly

Apply today to begin your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon. Your support could be the difference that helps a child feel confident, valued, and ready to thrive.

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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