SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD Support – Croydon Location: New Addington, Croydon, CR0 Hours: 08:30–16:15 Start Date: October/November 2026 Role: Full-time Teaching Assistant Age Group: Primary & Secondary Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a background supporting children or young people with ASD, SEN or additional needs? We are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a school in New Addington, Croydon, supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a range of special educational needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about helping children and young people develop academically, socially and emotionally. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: - Support pupils with ASD and additional learning needs in the classroom and across the school. - Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required. - Help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence and independence. - Support positive behaviour and create a safe, supportive learning environment. - Work closely with teachers and other school staff to meet individual pupil needs. - Adapt your approach to suit different learning styles and abilities. About You The successful candidate will have: - Previous experience working with children or young people with ASD/SEN. - Experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar. - A patient, calm and supportive approach. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - A genuine interest in supporting children and young people to achieve their potential. Registration Requirements To register for the role, you will need to provide: - Availability for an interview. - An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new Enhanced DBS. - References covering the last 2 years. - Valid Right to Work documentation. Location & Hours New Addington, Croydon, CR0 08:30–16:15 Start: October/November 2026 If you have experience supporting children or young people with ASD or SEN and are looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in Croydon, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your availability for an interview to begin the registration process.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Weronika Strugarek-Gurung on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1048.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Weronika Strugarek-Gurung&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1048</strong></strong>