SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD in Croydon

£93 - £105 per day. Salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 19 October 2026 | full-time, long-term, temporary

Hours: Term time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Help autistic pupils make sense of classroom routines and take part in learning with greater confidence. You will use clear communication, patient encouragement and individual support strategies, noticing the small adjustments that make a real difference. Transparency Education is recruiting for this position in Croydon.

Key responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group support under teacher guidance

Use visual prompts, clear language and agreed communication strategies

Support transitions, sensory regulation and participation in activities

Share observations with teachers and the SENCO to inform next steps

Role requirements

Experience supporting autistic children in an educational setting

A calm, patient approach and understanding of individual sensory needs

Confidence following support plans and working closely with colleagues

A commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one.

What the role offers

Build experience using visual supports and structured learning routines

A term-time role with a consistent weekday working pattern

Access to CPD through Transparency Education

Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

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Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

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