SEN Teaching Assistant

senploy; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Emotional and Mental Health needs in Coulsdon, South London. This role involves working across different key stages, delivering personalised interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in primary and secondary Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, demonstrate flexibility, and a commitment to safeguarding. A strong focus on emotional resilience and tailored education is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Ability to deliver personalised interventions tailored to students' needs.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-16 across varying key stages.
• Adapt support to meet educational and therapeutic needs.
• Foster emotional resilience and social skills.

Skills

Experience across primary and secondary SEND

Flexibility and adaptability

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Area: Croydon, South London

Start Date: ASAP, January 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 29,000 - 32,000 per annum

Brief description

Support pupils aged 5-16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across an all-through setting.

About the school

A specialist all-through school providing education for pupils with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties. The school offers a therapeutic approach, small class sizes, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Its ethos focuses on building confidence, independence, and emotional resilience while delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to each student's needs.

About the role

Work with pupils across different key stages, adapting support to meet varied educational and therapeutic needs.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Deliver personalised interventions
• Foster emotional resilience and social skills
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

• Experience across primary and secondary SEND
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.