SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant in Croydon

Location: Purley

Salary: £100 – £105 per day

Start date: September 2026

Working hours: 08:30am – 16:30pm

Are you a caring and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive specialist secondary environment? 

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEND, including learning disabilities and autism, to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills?

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, compassionate, and motivated to make a meaningful difference. You will work closely with Teachers and support staff to provide consistent, person-centred support and help create a calm, positive, and empowering learning environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering personalised learning programmes
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to promote engagement, communication, and independence
• Assist learners with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and daily routines
• Implement strategies that encourage positive behaviour and develop life skills
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support teams to ensure consistent support

Essential skills & attributes:

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND (ASD, learning disabilities and/or complex needs desirable) 
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to follow individual support plans and positive behaviour strategies
• Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive attitude

Why choose Engage?

We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and we pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.

We are widely recognised, giving us the reach we need to secure reliable work for our supply teachers.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

I’m interested, how do I apply? 

Great! If you meet the criteria to become a supply teacher with Engage, you can apply below or contact us directly. All applicants require a formally recognised teaching qualification and training. 

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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