SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon

Location: Croydon
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in Croydon.

The role involves supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional needs

• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development

• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

• Monitor and record pupil progress

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN (in school or similar setting)

• Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates

• Free CPD and online training opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Referral bonus scheme

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children’s learning and development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team in Croydon!

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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