SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Long-Term Pathway

Long Term Futures Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd in Croydon is recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school on a full-time, long-term basis. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEND support to pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language needs, helping them access lessons with differentiated resources and adapted activities.

Strong collaboration with teaching staff and the SENCO is expected, with ongoing progress monitoring and feedback to support pupil

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN/SEND
• Experience in a mainstream primary school would be advantageous
• Confident providing individual 1:1 support
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, SALT strategies or visual supports would be beneficial
• Able to adapt learning activities around different levels of ability
• Calm, patient and consistent when supporting behaviour
• Proactive and confident working independently and as part of a classroom team
• Available for a full-time, long-term position

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEND support
• Support pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language difficulties
• Help pupils access lessons through differentiated resources and adapted activities
• Work towards individual targets and EHCP outcomes
• Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy, communication and SEND interventions
• Support pupils with emotional and sensory regulation
• Use visual timetables, communication aids and structured routines where appropriate
• Promote positive behaviour and use effective de-escalation strategies
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive peer relationships
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCO
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals

Skills

SEND support

1:1 support

Small-group support

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Independent working

Tools

PECS

Makaton

SALT strategies

Visual supports

Job description

Long Term Futures Ltd in Croydon is recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school on a full-time, long-term basis. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEND support to pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language needs, helping them access lessons with differentiated resources and adapted activities.

Strong collaboration with teaching staff and the SENCO is expected, with ongoing progress monitoring and feedback to support pupil