SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Area: Coulsdon, Croydon
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 29,000 - 32,000 Per Anum
Brief description: Support pupils aged 11-16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) and Social Emotional and Mental Health(SEMH) needs across an Ofsted 'Outstanding' all-through setting. Permanent Contract for January 2026
About the school: A forward-thinking secondary school committed to helping students with additional needs reach their full potential. The school offers a supportive environment with specialist resources and interventions designed to meet diverse learning and emotional needs. Staff focus on preparing students for adulthood through academic achievement and life skills development.
About the role: Support learning and wellbeing for students with diverse needs, both in class and during interventions.
We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:
Assist with differentiated learning activities
Promote independence and confidence
Collaborate with staff and parentsRequirements - The ideal candidate would have:
Previous experience in a secondary SEND setting
Ability to manage challenging behaviour
Knowledge of EHCPs and individual strategies
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people