SEN - Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist School

Location: South LondonStart Date: ASAPHours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

Reed Education is recruiting a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist education setting.

This role is ideal for someone who is calm, patient, and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and associated learning difficulties. The school provides a highly supportive, structured, and child-centred environment where relationship-based support is key.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Assisting with daily routines and transitions
• Helping to create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams
• Upholding safeguarding and behaviour support strategies

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care, or youth settings)
• A nurturing, patient, and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

What Reed Education Offers:

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and CPD opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a specialist setting

If you are available to start ASAP and are looking for a rewarding SEN TA role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Reed Education.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South Croydon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£106.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English