Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon Location: Croydon, London Contract Type: Long Term / Permanent Start Date: September 2025 About the Role: Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work with pupils who have a range of special educational needs in schools across Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive both academically and socially. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and group support to pupils with SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language, etc.) Adapt classroom materials and activities to suit individual needs Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour Requirements: Previous experience working with children with SEN (desirable) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Right to Work in the UK What We Offer: Competitive pay rates Long-term placements with the possibility of permanent roles Ongoing professional development and CPD training A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children’s lives If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs and want to join welcoming schools in Croydon, apply today. 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.