Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Croydon
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role

We are looking for a caring and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Croydon.

You will support pupils with a range of special educational needs and learning difficulties, helping them access learning, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence and independence within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support

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Support differentiated and personalised learning

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Assist with communication and social development

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Promote confidence, independence and engagement

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Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation

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Follow individual EHCP targets and support strategies

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Assist with personal care where required

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Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN

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Patient, caring and adaptable approach

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Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs

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Strong communication and relationship-building skills

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Comfortable supporting personal care where required

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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

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Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

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Previous experience within a specialist SEN school

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Experience supporting ASD, MLD, SLD or PMLD

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Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, AAC or sensory approaches

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Manual handling / moving and handling experience

What This Role Offers

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ASAP start

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Full-time, Monday – Friday position

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Specialist SEN school environment

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Supportive and experienced SEN team

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Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience

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Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed