Sen Teaching Assistant
CV-LibraryCroydon, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 1 October 2026
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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
*
Supportive and experienced SEN team
*
Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience
*
Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Croydon
Start Date: ASAP
UES1
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
*
Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
*
Support differentiated and personalised learning
*
Assist with communication and social development
*
Promote confidence, independence and engagement
*
Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
*
Follow individual EHCP targets and support strategies
*
Assist with personal care where required
*
Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
*
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
*
Patient, caring and adaptable approach
*
Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
*
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
*
Comfortable supporting personal care where required
*
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
*
Right to Work in the UK
Desirable:
*
Previous experience within a specialist SEN school
*
Experience supporting ASD, MLD, SLD or PMLD
*
Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, AAC or sensory approaches
*
Manual handling / moving and handling experience
What This Role Offers
*
ASAP start
*
Full-time, Monday – Friday position
*
Specialist SEN school environment
*
Supportive and experienced SEN team
*
Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience
*
Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work