SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Croydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is partnering with a friendly primary school in Croydon to recruit a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for September 2026. This full-time, term-time-only role focuses on providing dedicated 1:1 support and targeted interventions to pupils with SEN, including ASC, ADHD, and speech and language needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in similar settings, demonstrate patience and empathy, and be committed to developing pupils' social, emotional, and academic skills within a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting.
• Knowledge of supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, helping access learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focusing on literacy, numeracy, communication and social development.
• Support children with a range of additional needs (ASC, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties).

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Suitable to NQT New

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School | Croydon

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

Are you seeking a rewarding full-time opportunity from September 2026 within a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming primary school in Croydon?

Academics is delighted to be working in partnership with a friendly, nurturing, and high-achieving primary school that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and wants to be part of a collaborative school community.

Location: Croydon

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school, specialist provision, nursery, or similar educational setting.
• Have knowledge of supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.

Why Join This School?

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the educational journey of children with additional needs.
• Convenient location with excellent public transport links.

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We have obtained authority from the client to advertise this position.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.