SEN Support Role - Specialist School, Croydon

Looking for a role where you can combine patience, creativity and resilience to truly change lives? This specialist school in Croydon works with children and young people aged 5–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and associated conditions such as autism, ADHD and speech and language difficulties.

Here, education goes beyond the classroom. With small class sizes, a high staff-to-student ratio, and a strong therapeutic team—including play, drama, art, music and Lego therapy—you’ll be part of a nurturing model that gives students the skills and confidence to thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting learners with SEMH and additional needs in small, tailored groups
• Encouraging engagement, resilience and communication through creative and practical activities
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to provide consistent support
• Helping prepare students for their next steps into adulthood and active community life

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, autism or additional needs (or the passion to learn)
• A calm, adaptable approach—you’ll often be a key anchor for students managing anxiety or challenging behaviour
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Creativity, patience and the drive to make a positive difference every day

Why join this school?

• Be part of a nurturing, therapeutic environment where every small achievement is celebrated
• Opportunities to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of therapists and specialists
• A culture built on strong family partnerships and preparing students for life beyond school
• Long-term, consistent work where you’ll see the real impact of your support

Key Info:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, full school day
• Location: Croydon
• Start date: Immediate or after half term

If you’re ready for a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging, apply today and join a team dedicated to evolving minds and hearts.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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