At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with PMLD and physical difficulties in a caring educational environment.
- Company: Friendly SEN school in Croydon focused on improving children's quality of life.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, term-time only, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and start making an impact from December 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Ideal for psychology graduates or those with care/nursing experience.
Are you passionate about positively influencing children during the most important stages of their development? Have you worked in care or nursing and are someone who's patient, enthusiastic and dedicated towards helping pupils overcome barriers to achieve success? Would you like to work in the borough of Croydon?
Working with the secondary department, children aged 11-16 supporting children with PMLD and Physical Difficulties.
Starting in December 2026, 5 days a week, Mon-Fri (term time only) £95-£105 per day PAYE. Contract from December 2026 to July 2027, with option to extend.
We are currently recruiting for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant role in a supportive and friendly SEN school environment in Croydon, supporting primarily children in the school's dedicated secondary department. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, this rewarding role offers you the opportunity to support children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and a range of physical difficulties within a structured, caring, educational environment where children have sensory and play therapy, can develop communication skills using PECS and functional skills to help the children thrive.
Applications are most welcome from candidates with any of the following:
- Psychology graduates
- Professional, voluntary or personal experience working in a hospital/clinical setting
- Professional, voluntary or personal experience working in Care or Nursing
- Be qualified to degree level (Nursing or Care)
If you're interested in working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for a SEN Secondary school environment that prospers on improving children's quality of life then APPLY TODAY!
Applications close on the 30/11/2026. Ready for a 1st December start date. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Physical Difficulties in Croydon employer: Academics
Academics in Portsmouth is an excellent employer for supply teachers, offering flexible working hours and competitive pay rates that allow educators to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive network of diverse schools, employees can enhance their teaching skills while enjoying the variety of day-to-day assignments. This role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying the benefits of a dynamic work environment.
