SEN Teaching Assistant

Company: Teaching Personnel
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Location: Croydon
Job Description:

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary & Specialist Settings | Wimbledon, Croydon & Surrounding Areas Recruiting via Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of secondary and specialist SEN schools across Wimbledon and the surrounding areas to recruit experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles.

This role is strictly for candidates with proven SEN experience. Please do not apply if you do not meet the essential criteria outlined below.

About the Role

  • Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties

  • Working 1:1 and in small groups to support learning and emotional regulation

  • Supporting students across secondary and specialist SEN settings

  • Implementing EHCP strategies and supporting individual learning plans

  • Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support

  • Opportunities available across Wimbledon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham, Croydon, Carshalton, Sutton, and surrounding areas

  • Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities available

  • Full-time and part-time roles

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience working with SEN children – ESSENTIAL

  • Experience within a school or specialist SEN setting

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – ESSENTIAL

  • Strong communication skills and a calm, patient approach

  • Ability to follow EHCPs and support individual needs effectively

Please note: Applications will not be considered from candidates without SEN experience or an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Flexible working options

  • A dedicated consultant for ongoing support

  • Access to free SEN-focused CPD and training

  • Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles

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Posted: April 10th, 2026