SEN Teaching Assistant
Croydon, Surrey | £14.25 per hour | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
A specialist SEN school in Croydon is seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA / SEND TA) to support children and young people aged 2–19 years with autism and learning difficulties.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about special education who wants to make a positive difference to the learning, development and wellbeing of pupils with additional needs.
The Role
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with autism and learning difficulties
- Supporting students to access learning activities and engage with the curriculum
- Encouraging communication, independence and social development
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Adapting support to meet individual learning and developmental needs
- Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
- Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
About You
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND or additional needs is desirable
- Experience working with autism/ASC or learning difficulties would be beneficial
- Patient, calm and compassionate
- Resilient and consistent in your approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Able to adapt to the needs of different pupils
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Autism Support Assistant or SEN Support Worker would be beneficial.
Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:
- Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.
