SEN Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £110 to £125 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SG8 0DL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant - Mainstream School
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 recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream school in Croydon, CR0 on a full-time, long-term basis.
This role will focus on supporting pupils with additional needs within a mainstream classroom environment. You'll provide a combination of 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping pupils access learning, build confidence and develop greater independence.
The school is looking for someone who understands how to adapt their approach to individual pupils while ensuring they remain included and engaged within the wider classroom.
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Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEND support
Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEND 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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Help pupils access lessons through differentiated resources and adapted activities
Help pupils access lessons through differentiated resources and adapted activities
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Work towards individual targets and EHCP outcomes
Work towards individual targets and EHCP outcomes
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Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy, communication and SEND interventions
Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy, communication and SEND interventions
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Support pupils with emotional and sensory regulation
Support pupils with emotional and sensory regulation
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Use visual timetables, communication aids and structured routines where appropriate
Use visual timetables, communication aids and structured routines where appropriate
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Promote positive behaviour and use effective de-escalation strategies
Promote positive behaviour and use effective de-escalation strategies
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Encourage confidence, independence and positive peer relationships
Encourage confidence, independence and positive peer relationships
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Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCO
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCO
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
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Previous experience supporting children with SEN/SEND
Previous experience supporting children with SEN/SEND
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Experience within a mainstream primary school would be advantageous
Experience within a mainstream primary school would be advantageous
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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 and communication needs
Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs
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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 adapt learning activities around different levels of ability
Able to adapt learning activities around different levels of ability
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Calm, patient and consistent when supporting behaviour
Calm, patient and consistent when supporting behaviour
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Proactive and confident working independently and as part of a classroom team
Proactive and confident working independently and as part of a classroom team
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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 position
Full-time, long-term position
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Potential progression into a permanent role
Potential progression into a permanent role
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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 opportunities rather than day-to-day supply
Long-term opportunities rather than day-to-day supply
If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term position within a mainstream school 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.