Full job descriptionPersonal Care SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Croydon
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Age Group: 9-16 years
Pay: £95 - £105 per day

Are you a compassionate Teaching Assistant or support worker with experience in SEN and personal care?

Academics are working with a specialist SEN school in Croydon, seeking a dedicated Personal Care SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 9-16 with ASD and complex needs. This role requires confidence providing daily personal care alongside classroom support.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
* ASD and complex needs
* Personal care (toileting, feeding, hygiene)
* SEN schools or care/support work
* Communication needs (PECS, Makaton, AAC)
* Sensory regulation and behaviour support

What we’re looking for:
* Caring, patient, and reliable approach
* Confident with personal care routines
* Able to commute to Croydon on a daily basis
* Calm, consistent, and proactive mindset

Your role will include:
* Supporting pupils aged 9-16 with ASD in Croydon
* Providing dignified personal care daily
* Assisting with feeding, toileting, and hygiene
* Supporting learning and engagement in class
* Working closely with staff and external professionals

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a structured SEN setting. Academics are urgently recruiting for this role in Croydon.
Please apply with your updated CV to be considered for a trial day.Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.