Make a real difference, one child at a time ✨ We’re looking for a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in croydon. This is more than a job—it’s about helping children feel safe, understood, and ready to thrive in school. What you’ll be doing: Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with SEND (autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language needs) Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to create a supportive learning environment Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and resilience Using patience, creativity, and empathy to turn tricky moments into learning opportunities What we’re looking for: Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school-based or in care/youth settings) A calm, positive approach, even in challenging situations Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential Why join Protocol Education? ✅ Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies ✅ Free access to our online CPD Academy (inc. SEND and Thrive training) ✅ Personalised support from a dedicated SEN consultant ✅ Long-term placements in schools that truly value support staff ✅ Fast, straightforward registration so you can get started quickly Apply today and start your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant in a school where your work really matters. 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.