SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Croydon is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within dedicated SEN provision, focusing on autism and ADHD. This role is suitable for psychology graduates or experienced SEN TAs and involves close collaboration with teachers, SENCOs and parents.

The position is a medium to long-term, full-time opportunity offering valuable experience and training in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN TA experience is required.
• Psychology / Criminology graduate with child-related experience.
• Confident, empathetic, and proactive.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small group support for pupils with high-functioning autism.
• Support emotional wellbeing, communication and learning.
• Use visual aids, clear routines and calm approaches.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and parents.

Skills

SEN TA experience

Strong communication skills

Child-related experience

Education

Psychology / Criminology degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & ADHD Support

Croydon | November 2026 Start |

Do you have experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs?

Or are you a Psychology graduate looking to start your career in education?

Two friendly mainstream primary schools in Croydon are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within their dedicated SEN provision.

If you are a recent graduate or excited to try out a role in education, we would massively suggest applying as this could be a fantatic role to get started in!

About the role:

• 1:1 and small group support for pupils with high-functioning autism
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, communication, and learning
• Using visual aids, clear routines, and calm approaches
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and parents

Ideal background & Skills:

• Previous SEN TA experience
• Psychology / Criminology graduate with child-related experience
• Confident, empathetic, and proactive
• Strong communication skills

This is a medium to long-term, full-time role offering excellent experience and training.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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