SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Croydon Position: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Start Date: September 2025 Pay: £95 - £115 per day Veritas Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Croydon, South London, to recruit a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This OFSTED-rated 'Good' school is highly regarded for its nurturing ethos and strong support for children with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and class teacher to provide tailored one-to-one support for a pupil with special educational needs, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional development is fully supported. This is an excellent opportunity for a patient, empathetic, and proactive individual with SEND experience who is passionate about helping children thrive in a positive and inclusive environment. The Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant Will Have: Previous experience supporting pupils with special educational needs (essential) Knowledge of strategies to support learning, communication, and behaviour Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting children with additional needs Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with staff and parents Main Responsibilities Include: Providing tailored one-to-one support for a pupil with SEND Assisting the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities Supporting the pupil's social, emotional, and behavioural development Using appropriate resources and strategies to aid communication and engagement Monitoring progress and reporting to the class teacher and SENCO Helping to create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment Why Work With This School? A highly supportive and inclusive environment with a strong SEND focus Experienced SENCO and leadership team committed to staff development Excellent CPD and training opportunities in SEND practice OFSTED-rated 'Good' with a reputation for high-quality pupil support How to Apply: If you have the passion and experience to make a real difference as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Croydon, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Veritas Education for more information on (phone number removed). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

Location: Croydon, London, GB

Posted Date: 10/16/2025