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Behaviour Teaching Assistant – SEN College – Croydon location – ASAP Start
***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required for Croydon location
***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required for SEN College
***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required to work with SEMH and ASD
***Behaviour Teaching Assistant required for September 2025
***Behaviour Teaching Assistant Full-Time | Long-Term | Term-Time Only
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?
Do you thrive in a setting where every day brings new challenges—and new rewards?
A specialist SEN College in Croydon is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team supporting students aged 16–25 with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), and challenging behaviour.
The Role – Behaviour Teaching Assistant
* Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to learners with complex behavioural and emotional needs
* Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to implement behaviour support plans
* Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to promote engagement and emotional regulation
* Build strong relationships with students based on trust, consistency, and respect
* Support students both in class and during unstructured times (e.g. breaks, activities, off-site learning)
* Encourage life skills, independence, and personal development in line with EHCP targets
Ideal Candidate – Behaviour Teaching Assistant
* Previous experience in an SEN, PRU, or SEMH setting (college or school-based)
* Comfortable working with learners with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, trauma backgrounds, or those with challenging behaviour
* Skilled in managing dysregulation using empathy, patience, and clear boundaries
* Familiar with safeguarding practices, behaviour plans, and person-centred support
* Team player with a calm, proactive approach and good communication skills
* Team Teach, CPI, or similar behaviour management training is desirable (but not essential)
What the College Offers: - Behaviour Teaching Assistant
* A welcoming, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment
* CPD opportunities and access to behaviour/mental health training
* A close-knit team of SEN professionals who truly care about their students
* The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
* Potential for a permanent contract for the right person
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If you're ready to be part of a life-changing team that empowers young people to achieve, learn and grow—we want to hear from you