EYFS Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Croydon is urgently seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children from Early Years to Key Stage 1. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and parents. The school offers a supportive environment for professional growth and competitive pay rates. This temporary position may lead to permanent opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing support from experts

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN pupils.
• Proven skills to support pupils in classroom and playtime.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage young children, inspiring trust.
• Work closely with Class Teachers and Parents.
• Use initiative to meet children's needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

SEN qualifications

Job description

Several Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated schools in Croydon are urgently seeking SEN Teaching Assistants with experience working in both 1:1 and small group settings, supporting pupils from Early Years to Key Stage 1.

They are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals with proven skills to support single pupils or small groups in the classroom and during playtime. This role is suitable for candidates committed to providing the best learning opportunities and professional development.

The successful applicant will:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Maintain a calm and consistent approach
• Experience working with SEN pupils
• Support and encourage young children, inspiring trust and motivating them to learn through play
• Be flexible and a team player
• Work closely with Class Teachers, Parents, the SEN Leader, and Outside Agencies
• Use initiative to meet children's needs and adapt activities to support communication and learning skills

The school offers:

• A positive, supportive, and welcoming environment for professional growth
• An inclusive ethos for all learners and staff
• A commitment to doing the best for all children

Protocol Education can offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team of experts

If you are seeking a rewarding role and possess the necessary qualifications and qualities, we encourage you to Apply Now!

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

All pay rates include holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance, which may include online searches of shortlisted candidates.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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