Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon Location: Croydon, London Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term About the Role: Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in schools across Croydon. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the classroom and helping every child reach their potential. Responsibilities: Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties). Assist teachers in adapting lessons to meet the needs of individual learners. Support with classroom behaviour management and encourage positive engagement. Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals. Requirements: Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable but not essential). Patient, resilient, and nurturing attitude. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Right to work in the UK. DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply). What Protocol Education Offers: Competitive weekly pay. Free professional development and training. Local placements to suit your availability. Dedicated support from our friendly team. If you are passionate about supporting pupils with SEN and want to be part of a rewarding school environment, apply today to join our network of schools 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.