Pupil Support Assistant – SEND School in Croydon

Pupil Support Assistant – SEND School

Croydon, London

Pay:
Competitive Daily Rate

Type:
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | September Start | Temp-to-Perm

We are currently recruiting Pupil Support Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in Croydon from September
.

This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with a range of special educational needs within a specialist school environment. You'll work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets.

The role will include:

• Supporting pupils within the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with learning activities and behaviour management
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Helping to create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within a school or care setting
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

Training and ongoing support will be provided.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's & Adults' Update Service), or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.