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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 30 June 2025
Salary: £22,000 to £24,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Location: Croydon, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 182200

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Summary

We're working with a therapeutic independent school in Croydon that supports pupils aged 5 to 18 with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH. The school is expanding and looking to appoint up to 14 Teaching Assistants across primary and secondary from September.

This involves working closely with pupils who require targeted academic, communication and emotional support. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive setting where you can build meaningful relationships and make a daily impact.

What We're Looking For:
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Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEN environment


Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEN environment
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A calm, consistent and nurturing approach


A calm, consistent and nurturing approach
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Confidence supporting students with additional or complex needs


Confidence supporting students with additional or complex needs
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Strong communication and teamwork skills


Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Passion for inclusive education and helping learners succeed


Passion for inclusive education and helping learners succeed

Day-to-Day Responsibilities May Include:
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Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups, both in and out of class


Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups, both in and out of class
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Helping learners regulate emotions and manage their behaviour positively


Helping learners regulate emotions and manage their behaviour positively
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Using visuals, sensory tools and structured routines


Using visuals, sensory tools and structured routines
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Building long-term, trusted relationships with specific pupils


Building long-term, trusted relationships with specific pupils


The school offers small class sizes, a strong therapeutic approach, and a warm, collaborative team environment. If you're looking for a rewarding role in SEN, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a school that truly values its support staff.

Please note: there are multiple roles available, so we encourage you to apply.
Applications will be sent out Monday morning and must be returned by 12:00pm sharp to secure your place in the interview window. Interviews will take place in person on Tuesday morning at the school's Redhill site. Don't miss your chance.

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