Primary Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £110 to £125 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SG8 0DL |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
Summary
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.