SEN Support Role - New Specialist School, Croydon

Protocol Education
Croydon, Greater London

Looking for a role where you can grow alongside the students you support? This newly developed specialist school is designed for children and young people aged 2–19 with autism and complex needs. It’s a place where learning, therapy and family support come together—and where every small achievement is celebrated as something special.

Why this school stands out:

  • A modern learning environment purpose-built for autism and social communication needs
  • A curriculum that blends education, therapy, life skills and enrichment—tailored to each learner
  • Close partnerships with families, ensuring students feel supported both at school and at home
  • Recognition for wellbeing and inclusion, with national awards celebrating the school’s positive impact

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting students across a range of ages and pathways, from early years to post-16
  • Helping learners with autism and additional needs develop communication, independence and confidence
  • Working with teachers, therapists and families to create consistent, meaningful progress
  • Bringing creativity and patience into lessons, therapy sessions and enrichment activities

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, or a strong desire to learn
  • A calm, adaptable approach with genuine empathy for students with autism and complex needs
  • Team players who can build trust, encouragement and positivity into each day
  • Commitment to long-term work, making a real difference over time

Key Info:

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

If you’re ready to be part of a new chapter in specialist education, this role offers the chance to shape futures in a school built on care, creativity and community. Apply today and be part of something special.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Posted 2025-09-20

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