Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Help pupils communicate, build independence and take pride in everyday achievements.

Location: Croydon, London, CR0
Pay: £100–£105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Start date: 9 November 2026, or as soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Hours: 8:30am–4:15pm, Monday to Friday, term time

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a patient, enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school supporting children and young people with autism and complex learning needs.

Pupils may have significant learning difficulties alongside differences in communication, sensory processing and emotional regulation. You’ll work closely with teachers to make learning accessible, encourage engagement and develop everyday independence.

Personal care is an essential part of this role. You must be comfortable providing sensitive, respectful support that protects each pupil’s dignity.

About the school

The school offers a personalised curriculum focused on communication, independence and life skills, alongside therapeutic support. Staff work with families and specialists to respond to pupils’ individual needs and recognise meaningful progress.

Key responsibilities

• Support learning individually and in small groups, following teachers’ guidance.
  

• Use agreed communication approaches and break activities into manageable steps.
  

• Help pupils manage sensory needs, transitions and emotional regulation.
  

• Provide personal care sensitively, following individual care plans.
  

• Encourage independence and share observations with the wider team.
  

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
  

• A calm, consistent approach and an understanding of autism.
  

• Willingness and ability to provide personal care.
  

• Strong communication skills and confidence following support plans.
  

Appropriate qualifications and training are required. A recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, is advantageous. Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training. Pay follows school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  

• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  

• Pay in line with AWR, including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  

• Access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply today

Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed), highlighting your autism, complex-needs and personal-care experience, alongside your availability.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate safer recruitment checks.