Primary SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Croydon
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting primary-aged children with SEND and SEMH needs?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Primary SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Croydon area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is confident supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour and a range of additional needs.

About the Role

As a Primary SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide targeted support to children who require additional help with their learning, behaviour, communication and emotional development.

You may provide 1:1 and small-group support, both within the classroom and across the wider school environment.

The role will involve supporting children with a range of needs, including:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• SEMH needs
• Challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Communication and interaction needs
• Speech and language difficulties
• Learning difficulties
• Social and emotional needs
• Complex SEND

You will help children overcome barriers to learning while encouraging their confidence, independence, emotional regulation and social development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils.
• Support children to access and engage with classroom learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children with challenging behaviour