SEN/SLCN Teaching Assistant - (Aspire School - Croydon)

Horizon Care Ltd; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire School - Croydon, Croydon, England, is seeking a SEN/SLCN Teaching Assistant to join Horizon Care and Education. You will support pupils with SEN and communication difficulties, 1:1 and in small groups, within a nurturing learning environment.

Key duties include assisting with classroom activities, adapting resources, and supporting teachers to deliver inclusive lessons in a primary setting at Aspire Learning Croydon. This is a part-time, term-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with behavioural support needs and SLCN.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in educational and social development.
• Provide support inside and outside the classroom to enable participation in activities.
• Help set up activities and adapt materials to individual needs.
• Support teachers and manage in-class learning with a positive approach.
• Work 1:1 with students to provide focused learning support.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEN experience

SLCN experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or higher)

TA qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

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SEN/SLCN Teaching Assistant - (Aspire School - Croydon)

Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1331

Number of Positions:

2

Contract Type:

Part Time

37.5 hrs pw TT only

Working Hours:

37..50

Location:

Croydon, England, United Kingdom

Closing Date:

14/10/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region / Division:

South

Business Unit:

Education

Job Introduction

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment? If so, Horizon Care and Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teachers with experience with to join our team.

Aspire Learning is an independent primary school in Croydon. We provide inspirational, nurture-based specialist SEND education to pupils aged 5 - 11 years old and are now looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.

We are looking for TA's who have specific experience working with younger children with SLCN and communication difficulties. There is a level of personal care involved.

Through education, we enable young people to gain the skills and resilience needed to succeed in life beyond school, inspiring the brightest futures.Our specialist independent schools offer unrivalled opportunities, securing strong educational outcomes with personalised, inclusive, and stimulating programmes of learning.

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

What you’ll get to do:

• Assisting students in their educational and social development.
• Provide support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
• Help to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
• Support teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.
• Working 1:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Experience of working with children who have behavioural support needs with a good knowledge of behavioural management techniques and strategies
• Grade C or above GCSE in English and Math, or L1/2 equivalent functional skills qualification
• Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualification