SEN Teaching Assistant — Autism & SEND Support (Primary)

GSL Education; London Borough of Croydon; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated education consultants

Résumé du poste

GSL Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon to support children with additional needs, including ASD, in primary settings. You will work 1-to-1 with pupils, adapt materials and help manage routines, emotions and engagement across lessons.

Diploma or GCSEs in Maths/English plus an Enhanced DBS are required; SEN support experience is essential. The role emphasizes safeguarding and collaborative work with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working with children with SEN is necessary.
• Understanding of additional needs (ASD, ADHD, speech language needs, SEMH).
• Clear Enhanced DBS check.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C).
• SEN support qualifications or training are desirable but not essential.
• Strong safeguarding and child-protection knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1-to-1 support for ASD pupils, helping them understand lessons and complete tasks.
• Adapt learning materials by simplifying instructions and using visual aids.
• Support students with anxiety, sensory needs and emotions.
• Encourage communication and interaction with peers and group learning.
• Supervise personal care, mealtimes or mobility as needed.
• Promote positive behaviour, pupil wellbeing and engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff.

Connaissances

Patient, empathetic, resilient

Formation

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C)

Enhanced DBS check

SEN support qualification (desirable)

Description du poste

GSL Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon to support children with additional needs, including ASD, in primary settings. You will work 1-to-1 with pupils, adapt materials and help manage routines, emotions and engagement across lessons.

Diploma or GCSEs in Maths/English plus an Enhanced DBS are required; SEN support experience is essential. The role emphasizes safeguarding and collaborative work with teachers and staff.