SLCN Learning Support Assistant – Croydon

Senovo; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is recruiting an SLCN Learning Support Assistant in Croydon for a specialist SEN setting. This temporary PAYE role pays £105–£135 per day and offers the chance to help pupils strengthen communication, participation and classroom confidence.

You will support pupils with speech, language and communication needs, reinforce targets through structured activities, prepare visual resources and work with teachers and therapy colleagues to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Relevant SEN, classroom or communication-support experience.
• Clear communication, patience and a consistent approach.
• Confidence using visual supports or communication strategies.
• QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs across the school day.
• Reinforce communication targets through structured activities and everyday routines.
• Prepare visual resources and adapt instructions to improve understanding.
• Encourage interaction, independence and successful peer engagement.
• Work with teachers and therapy colleagues and share clear observations of progress.

Skills

SEN experience

Clear communication

Visual supports

QTS not required

Job description

Croydon, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/11/2026

SLCN Learning Support Assistant – CroydonSenovo is recruiting an SLCN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEN setting in Croydon. This temporary role pays £105–£135 per day PAYE and offers the chance to help pupils strengthen communication, participation and classroom confidence.

The role

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs across the school day.
• Reinforce communication targets through structured activities and everyday routines.
• Prepare visual resources and adapt instructions to improve understanding.
• Encourage interaction, independence and successful peer engagement.
• Work with teachers and therapy colleagues and share clear observations of progress.

What you will bring

• Relevant SEN, classroom or communication-support experience.
• Clear communication, patience and a consistent approach.
• Confidence using visual supports or communication strategies.
• QTS is not required for this classroom-support role.

Why work with Senovo

• PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
• Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
• Opportunities matched to your skills and availability.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.