Full Time Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Croydon, Greater London. The role is full-time and temporary with the potential for longer-term placement, supporting pupils with SEN and general classroom duties.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment, assisting with Autism Spectrum and other needs, while fostering communication, social and emotional development. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs).
• Patient, caring, and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within the classroom to access learning and achieve their full potential.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assisting children with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Helping to prepare learning resources and classroom materials.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, school activities, and educational visits when required.

Skills

SEN support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEN & General Classroom Support) - Full Time

Location: Croydon, Greater London

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Salary: £95 - £100 per day

Sector: Education & Training

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work full-time within a welcoming and supportive school in Croydon. This role is ideal for candidates with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), as well as providing general classroom support across the school.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where all pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within the classroom to access learning and achieve their full potential.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assisting children with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Helping to prepare learning resources and classroom materials.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, school activities, and educational visits when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs.
• A patient, caring, and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Additional training in SEN, behaviour support, or safeguarding.
• First Aid qualification.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and positive individual who is passionate about supporting children.
• Someone who can build strong relationships and adapt to the needs of different learners.
• A team player who is keen to make a positive impact on pupils' educational journeys.

Working Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday.

School hours.

Ongoing opportunity with the potential for longer-term placement.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website