SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Have you graduated from a top 10 UK University and looking to take the next step in your career as a SEND Teaching Assistant?

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with students who have a range of educational needs such as, ADHD, Autism, and SEMH needs. You will be supporting students, assisting them to proactively engage in the classroom and allowing them to reach their full potential. This SEND Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who wants to gain experience in a school setting and has ambitions of working in Education or Educational Psychology.

SEND Teaching Assistant – The Role

A calm and consistent SEND Teaching Assistant who will promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Support teachers in delivering engaging, creative, and personalised learning activities
Help plan and deliver individualised activities and support strategies that encourage pupil progress
Provide 1:1, small-group, and classroom support, helping pupils engage with learning and work towards their individual goals

SEND Teaching Assistant – You Will

Be flexible, enthusiastic, and ready to support learning across a range of settings and situations
Be caring, patient, and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help young people with SEND thrive
Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people and helping them reach their full potential

SEND Teaching Assistant – Why This School

A clear pathway for a SEND Teaching Assistant to develop their skills and grow professionally
The opportunity to work closely with SEN professionals and gain valuable experience within a specialist educational environment.
Ongoing professional development and training

If you are looking to take that next step towards a career in teaching and this SEND Teaching Assistant role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level's secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this SEND Teaching Assistant role.

SEND Teaching Assistant | Croydon

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Croydon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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