SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision

Location: Croydon, South London

Setting: Secondary SEN School

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with young people with SEN?A specialist secondary school in Croydon is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TA, youth worker, learning support assistant or SEN professional looking to develop their career within a specialist education environment.

About the Role

You will provide support to students with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning while developing their communication, confidence, independence and life skills. No two days will be the same, and the role will require someone who can adapt their approach to meet the needs of individual students.

• 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.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and specialist staff.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• A 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.

This role would suit candidates looking to build a long-term career within SEN education.