1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 8
Nurture potential where it matters most.
Some students don’t need strict behaviour management… they need patience, understanding, and someone who truly sees them.
We are working with a specialist SEND school in Croydon supporting academically able students whose needs often present through anxiety and avoidance rather than oppositional behaviour.
This role is to support a high-achieving Year 8 student on a 1:1 basis. She is bright, capable, and full of potential, but currently navigating EBSA, anxiety, and an eating disorder, which can make accessing education challenging at times. Your role will be to gently rebuild that confidence.
You will support her both in school and, where needed, through home-based learning, working closely with her family and the wider team to create a consistent, supportive approach. This is a role that requires emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and the ability to build trust at the student’s pace.
The school is relatively new and offers a calm, purposeful environment for students who are academically able but need a different approach to thrive. There is a real focus on high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and long-term outcomes.
Role details:
ASAP start
Contract: Temp-perm / Permanent
Salary: £22,000 - £27,000 p/a (based on experience)
Location: Croydon
What we are looking for:
- Experience supporting young people with SEND, particularly anxiety or EBSA
- A calm, nurturing and grounded approach
- Confidence liaising with parents and working beyond the classroom where needed
- Strong academic background, able to support a high-achieving student
This is not a typical TA role. It is about consistency, trust, and helping a young person feel safe enough to succeed again.
With the school continuing to grow and multiple roles available for September, this is also an opportunity to become part of something evolving and impactful.
If you are someone who leads with empathy but maintains high expectations, we would love to hear from you. Send your CV to emilie@psinclusion.co.uk or call Emilie on 0203 011 4848