SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Croydon
Start Date: Immediate/ January
Role Type: Full-Time
Protocol Education are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a Special Needs School in Croydon, starting immediately. This inclusive school offers the chance to work with students across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, and provides ongoing training and development throughout your role.
The school is looking for individuals who enjoy working with children of all ages and are passionate about making a positive impact on students’ learning and development. No prior experience is required - commitment, passion, and dedication are the key attributes we value.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Work in small class sizes of 6–8 students with special needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, and complex needs.
Support students with a tailored curriculum, helping develop speech & language skills, vocabulary, and comprehension using visual resources.
Assist in core subjects such as numeracy and literacy.
Participate in creative lessons including art, music, swimming, cooking, K9 therapy, and sensory play.
Role Details:
Monday to Friday
Year-long role with flexibility
Opportunity to work one-to-one and in small groups
Support students’ communication and social awareness
Help deliver engaging, tailored learning experiences
Benefits of Working with Protocol Education
When you join Protocol Education, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a supportive network that invests in your success:
Dedicated Consultant Support
You’ll have a personal consultant who understands your goals and guides you every step of the way.
Free Professional Training
Access to a wide range of CPD courses, including SEN strategies, safeguarding, and classroom management, to help you grow in your role.
Competitive Pay – Paid Weekly
Transparent pay structure with NO umbrella companies, meaning no hidden deductions.
Flexible Opportunities
Choose roles that fit your schedule and career aspirations.
Pathway to Permanent Roles
Many of our placements lead to permanent positions, giving you stability and career progression.
Refer-a-Friend Bonus
Earn rewards when you recommend friends to join Protocol Education.
Apply Today!
Submit your application ASAP while roles last, or email your CV to
All applications will be considered, and suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.
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.
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