SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Ref: SEN/ASD/FT
Location Croydon in Greater London
School Support Staff School Support Staff
Teacher Assistant Teacher Assistant
Start date Start ASAP
Contract type Temporary Supply
Salary £90 - £100 per day
Contract info Subject to experience

Job Description


Are you a Teaching Assistant with the ability to support SEN students on a 1:1 basis?

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference to the lives of young people?

If your answered yes to these questions, please continue reading.

> Immediate start
> Competitive salary
> Opportunities for progression
> Supportive work environment

A great opportunity to join a SEN school as a Teaching Assistant in Croydon for young people aged 11 to 19 years has become available. The school meets the requirements of pupils with a range of needs including ASD requirements, speech, language, and communication difficulties. The successful Teaching Assistant will be expected to work closely with the students and to support them in and out of the classroom.

The school is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis and this will require working with students one-to-one and in small groups to best manage their behaviour and academic progress. The Ideal Teaching Assistant will require prior experience in dealing with challenging behaviour and one to one support. The Teaching Assistant position will be Monday to Friday during school term time only and this specialist SEN school offers unrivalled opportunities. These include a tailored induction, training and professional development programme and an employee assistance programme.

Through education, the school supports young people to gain resilience and the skills needed to thrive beyond education. The school’s attitude in helping young people believe in themselves is extremely rewarding, knowing that they have the confidence to be themselves and celebrate their uniqueness, inspiring the brightest possible future.

If you are in search of a Teaching Assistant position, please apply today.


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