1:1 Teaching Assistant Full Time Temporary

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Croydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support a pupil with additional needs in Croydon, UK. You will provide personalised 1:1 support to help the learner access curriculum, develop independence and build confidence within the school day.

Ideal candidates are patient, caring and reliable, with experience in SEND, education or related fields being beneficial. The role offers a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow, with September 2026 starts

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience in SEND or related environments is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication, patience and reliability are important.

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.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Behaviour management

Communication

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.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.