Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Primary School | South Croydon
Location: South Croydon
Start Date: September 2025 – July 2026
Long Term | Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Salary: £88.92 – £90 per day (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs?
We are currently recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN Primary School in South Croydon. This school provides exceptional support for pupils aged 4 to 11 years with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and complex needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and physical or sensory impairments.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the academic, emotional and social development of the pupils by:
* Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to each child's individual learning plan
* Assisting with personal care and mobility where required
* Encouraging pupil independence and promoting inclusion
* Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and the wider SEN team
* Creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly SLD, ASD or complex needs
* A calm, nurturing and flexible approach
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children and staff
* Willingness to assist with personal care where required
Important Information:
Humly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’ This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
Successful applicants will have/or get a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will provide full assistance.