senploy

Primary Teaching Assistant

SG8 0DL

Key information

Pay
£110 to £125 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
6 Oct 2026
Closing date
3 Nov 2026

About this role

SEN Teaching Assistant - Croydon

Location

Croydon, CR0 - commutable from South Croydon, Thornton Heath, Purley and surrounding areas

Pay

£110-£125 per day

Start Date

ASAP

Hours

Full-time

Contract

Long-term temporary with potential to become permanent

Long Term Futures is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Croydon, CR0 on a full-time, long-term basis.

You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, providing 1:1, small-group and classroom-based support. The focus will be on helping pupils access learning, develop their communication and independence, and feel confident and regulated throughout the school day.

We're looking for someone who is patient, proactive and able to adapt their approach depending on the individual needs of each pupil.

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Provide 1

1 and small-group SEN support

Provide 1

1 and small-group SEN support

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Support pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language difficulties

Support pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language difficulties

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Adapt activities and resources to individual learning needs

Adapt activities and resources to individual learning needs

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Work towards targets outlined within pupils' EHCPs

Work towards targets outlined within pupils' EHCPs

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Deliver targeted SEND interventions

Deliver targeted SEND interventions

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Support communication, social interaction and independence

Support communication, social interaction and independence

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Help pupils manage sensory and emotional regulation

Help pupils manage sensory and emotional regulation

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Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies where appropriate

Use positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies where appropriate

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Support structured routines and transitions

Support structured routines and transitions

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Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

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Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals

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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND

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Confident providing individual 1

1 support

Confident providing individual 1

1 support

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Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs

Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs

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Calm and consistent when supporting pupils with dysregulated or challenging behaviour

Calm and consistent when supporting pupils with dysregulated or challenging behaviour

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Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, SALT strategies or visual supports would be beneficial

Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, SALT strategies or visual supports would be beneficial

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Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries

Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries

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Patient, resilient and adaptable

Patient, resilient and adaptable

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Available for a full-time, long-term position

Available for a full-time, long-term position

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£110-£125 per day

£110-£125 per day

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Full-time, long-term opportunity

Full-time, long-term opportunity

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Potential to progress into a permanent position

Potential to progress into a permanent position

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Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding

Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding

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Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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Long-term roles rather than day-to-day supply

Long-term roles rather than day-to-day supply

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time role in Croydon, apply today with your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.