SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon Location: Croydon Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term Protocol Education are looking for a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming partner schools in Croydon. You will be supporting pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN) such as Autism (ASD), ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The role involves working closely with class teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Key Responsibilities: Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups Assist with classroom management and lesson preparation Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) Encourage and support pupils’ emotional and social development Maintain accurate records and contribute to progress reports Requirements: Experience supporting children with SEN (in school or similar setting) A patient, empathetic and proactive approach Excellent communication and teamwork skills An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) Why Choose Protocol Education? Competitive pay rates Free CPD and online training opportunities Dedicated consultant support Refer a friend bonus scheme If you are passionate about making a difference and want to support children to reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team in Croydon! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.