PMLD Teaching Assistant - Croydon
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and have experience in personal care and want to make a real difference in a school setting?
We are seeking 4 dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant and inclusive team supporting students across primary and secondary age ranges in a specialist SEN school environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals with a strong background in personal care-including toileting, feeding, and mobility support-who are committed to empowering students with a wide range of needs, including Autism, physical disabilities, and complex learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:

• Provide vital support with personal care tasks, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
• Assist in learning activities under the guidance of teaching and senior staff.
• Cultivate positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Offer lunchtime support and contribute to specialised programs like hydrotherapy.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment, nurturing every student’s potential.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Experience in personal care (e.g. Teaching Assistant, healthcare, care work, or support work background).
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive, proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Previous experience with SEN, whether personal or professional.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals.

Benefits:
Paid weekly
Professional development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
As a Teaching assistant you have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
Application Process for Teaching Assistant:
To apply for this position, please send your CV today!
Sugarman Education is committed to Safer Recruitment and currently holds the REC Education Accredited Status. Any job application is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in addition to any other safeguarding checks required. It is Sugarman Education’s policy to treat all workers and job applicants equally and fairly irrespective of their sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, national origin, culture, religion, age, or disability

• Provide vital support with personal care tasks, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
• Assist in learning activities under the guidance of teaching and senior staff.
• Cultivate positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Offer lunchtime support and contribute to specialised programs like hydrotherapy.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment, nurturing every student’s potential