1:1 Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Croydon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply

Local opportunities

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs in a Croydon-area school.

You will provide personalised 1:1 support, help access learning, support communication and behaviour, and adapt activities to meet needs; experience in SEND is desirable but not essential. This long-term, flexible supply role offers competitive pay and local opportunities across the region.

Qualifications

• Frontline SEN role experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work one-to-one with a pupil with additional needs.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability for diverse SEN cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Help pupil access learning and activities.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage independence and social development.
• Assist with transitions and changes in routine as needed.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and liaise with teachers and families.
• Provide personal care support where required.

Skills

SEN knowledge

1:1 support

Patience

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Long-Term & Flexible Supply
September 2026 Starts Competitive Pay Local Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

We are looking for caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of additional needs. These roles are ideal for experienced SEN professionals, recent graduates or individuals looking to begin a rewarding career in SEND.

The Role

You will provide personalised 1:1 support to an individual pupil, helping them access learning, develop independence, build confidence and reach their full potential.

You may support pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• ADHD
• Learning difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Physical or complex needs
• EHCPs

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Helping pupils access learning and activities.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.
• Supporting transitions and changes in routine.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and families.
• Providing personal care support where required.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be patient, caring, reliable and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Previous experience in SEND, education, care, youth work, psychology or similar environments is desirable but not essential for every role.