Teaching Assistant (SEND) Contract Full Time

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• 1 to 1 Support for complex needs
• September 2025 start
• Full-time
• Ongoing contract

The Role

This is a full-time position supporting a young child with significant behavioural and learning needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support both in and out of the classroom. The role involves managing challenging behaviour, helping to de-escalate situations when necessary, and offering consistent emotional and academic support.

The ideal candidate

The school is looking for an individual who is confident, patient, and proactive — someone who can build trust and rapport with the child while maintaining clear boundaries and structure. Experience in a school or care setting is highly desirable, though the school is also open to applications from individuals with a genuine passion for working with children with special needs and a commitment to making a positive impact.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and gain valuable experience within a nurturing school environment.

The school

This well-regarded and inclusive two-form entry primary school is located in Croydon and offers a welcoming and community-focused learning environment. The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement and high standards of behaviour led by a supportive and aspirational senior team. Teaching and support staff work hard to ensure every child reaches their potential through a broad, balanced curriculum.

Staff benefit from a collaborative team culture and ongoing professional development opportunities in a modern school with great facilities. The school is easily accessible via local transport links with some parking available.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.