1:1 SEND Support Teaching Assistant - Empowering Learners

Career Teachers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a Croydon-based mainstream primary school to provide 1:1 SEND support. The role is full-time, term-time only, with an ASAP start from September 2026.

You will deliver tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND, assist with planning personalised learning activities, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to support the child’s academic and social development in a supportive, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND (Autism/ADHD or speech and language needs desirable).
• Calm, caring and patient approach.
• Proactive attitude and adaptability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assist with planning and delivery of personalised learning activities.
• Foster a positive, nurturing relationship with the child to support engagement and well-being.
• Monitor and record progress and feed back to teachers and professionals as needed.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and the child’s family.

Skills

1:1 SEND

SEND experience

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Career Teachers is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a Croydon-based mainstream primary school to provide 1:1 SEND support. The role is full-time, term-time only, with an ASAP start from September 2026.

You will deliver tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND, assist with planning personalised learning activities, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to support the child’s academic and social development in a supportive, inclusive setting.