Croydon SEND Teaching Assistant - Sept 2025

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants for a special needs school in Croydon, starting immediately or from September 2025. The role involves supporting students with diverse needs in small classes, with ongoing training and competitive pay offered. Ideal candidates are passionate and dedicated individuals looking to make a positive impact on children's learning and development.

Benefits

Free training provided

Competitive pay

Year-long role with flexibility

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but commitment and passion essential.
• Must have appropriate qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism, speech & language, and learning difficulties.
• Assist in key subjects like numeracy and literacy.
• Provide one-to-one learning support.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Commitment

Dedication

Job description

Job Title: Croydon SEND Teaching Assistant - Sept 2025, Croydon

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Croydon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

dc5890b75b69

Job Views:

2

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

Protocol Education is recruiting teaching assistants for a state-of-the-art special needs school in Croydon, starting immediately or from September 2025. The school offers opportunities to work with students of all ages, including early years, primary, and secondary levels, with ongoing training provided.

We seek individuals passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their learning and development. No prior experience is required; however, commitment, passion, and dedication are essential. The role involves working in small classes of 6-8 students with needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex needs. Responsibilities include supporting students with tailored curricula, developing speech and language skills, teaching vocabulary and comprehension using visual resources, assisting in core subjects like numeracy and literacy, and supporting creative activities such as art, music, swimming, cooking, K9 therapy, and sensory play.

• Monday to Friday
• Year-long role with flexibility
• Supporting students with autism, speech & language, and learning difficulties
• Working with small classes of 6-8 students
• Developing communication and social skills
• Providing one-to-one learning support
• Assisting in key subjects like numeracy and literacy
• Supporting creative lessons such as art, music, swimming, and cooking
• Working with an experienced consultant
• Free training provided
• Competitive pay

To apply, submit your application ASAP. Alternatively, email your CV to [emailprotected]. All suitable applicants will be contacted within 24 hours.

Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for details.

Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This position is temporary, with potential for permanency later. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and conducts safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE guidance, including possible online searches. Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training are available. All candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance is provided. For our privacy policy, visit the Protocol Education website.