Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon
Location: Croydon
Salary Scale: £500-600 per week
Start Date: September
Contract type: Long-term
SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary – KS1/KS2)
South London
Are you a supportive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are currently seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in South London from September 2026.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential in both KS1 and KS2 settings. You will be working closely with class teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored in-class and small group support.
Schools are looking for individuals who are patient, resilient, and committed to creating a positive impact on children’s learning and emotional development. You will be joining inclusive environments where every child is valued and supported to succeed.
These roles are full-time, long-term positions, with opportunities to progress within supportive school settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN needs
- Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and accessible learning activities
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development
- Implement individual support strategies and behaviour plans
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
- Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence in learning
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working with children (school-based or transferable experience)
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
Safeguarding & Compliance Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Recent, relevant references
- Right to work in the UK
For more information or to register your interest in our role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV (ensure that the correct details along with your experiences, ethos, and aspirations are included) and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses. In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
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