Classroom support (send)

Job Title

SEND Classroom Support

Location

Croydon

Working Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM - Immediate Start

About Us

We are working with an inclusive school located in the Croydon area, committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all their students. We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team.

Job Description

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting children with autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the educational and social development of students.
• Providing one‑on‑one support to children with special educational needs.
• Collaborating with teachers and other staff members to create a positive learning environment.
• Implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapting teaching materials to meet the needs of each student.
• Supporting students in developing social skills and managing their behavior.
• Helping with personal care tasks as needed.

Key Attributes

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with autism and physical disabilities.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Experience

• Previous experience working with children with autism is essential. This can include personal experience.
• Experience in a school or nursery setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desired.
• Nursery Nurse qualification is also preferred.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Remuneration

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.

Safeguarding and Training

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.