SEN Secondary Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Croydon. You will support students with SEN, helping them access learning and develop communication, independence and life skills; adapt approaches to individual needs.

Ideal candidates have experience with SEN, strong patience and communication, and a calm, consistent approach. This role offers long-term career development in a specialist education setting with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Genuine passion for specialist education.
• Excellent patience and communication skills.
• A calm and consistent approach.
• The ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop specialist SEN strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students within lessons.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group intervention.
• Helping students engage with learning.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Developing students' independence and confidence.
• Supporting communication and social development.
• Assisting teachers with differentiated resources.
• Working towards individual EHCP outcomes.
• Supporting students during practical and vocational activities.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Calm approach

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist provision in Croydon. You will support students with SEN, helping them access learning and develop communication, independence and life skills; adapt approaches to individual needs.

Ideal candidates have experience with SEN, strong patience and communication, and a calm, consistent approach. This role offers long-term career development in a specialist education setting with a collaborative team.