Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant - Croydon

Location: Croydon, South London
Salary: £22,100 per annum
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or Learning Support Assistant looking to work within a specialist secondary school focused on academic achievement and student wellbeing?

We are recruiting a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist SEN school in Croydon that delivers a structured, GCSE-focused curriculum for students with additional learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to support young people both academically and emotionally within a highly supportive secondary environment that values inclusion, progress, and positive outcomes.

The Role

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, helping them engage positively with learning and achieve their academic potential.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC / ASD)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
• ADHD
• Speech & Language difficulties
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide tailored classroom support and help students build confidence, resilience, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students across GCSE and core curriculum subjects
• Delivering 1:1 and small group intervention support
• Assisting with behaviour regulation and classroom engagement
• Supporting pupils with SEN / SEND to access learning effectively
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Helping create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Building strong and consistent relationships with students

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced as a Teaching Assistant, LSA, Behaviour Mentor, or Support Worker
• Passionate about SEN, SEND, SEMH, and inclusive education
• Confident supporting secondary-aged students
• Calm, resilient, and proactive in their approach
• Committed to helping young people achieve academically and personally
• A strong communicator who works effectively within a team

Why Apply?

• Permanent, long-term opportunity offering stability
• Specialist SEN secondary school with a strong academic focus
• Opportunity to support pupils working towards GCSE qualifications
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, therapists, counsellors, or psychologists
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff environment
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Clear progression routes within SEN and secondary education

Apply Now

If you are looking for a rewarding Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant role in Croydon where you can genuinely make a difference to young people's education and future outcomes, apply today to be considered for an interview.

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