Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant\nLocation: Croydon, London\nHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm\nStart Date: 1st September 2025\nContract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only (Academic Year until 24th July 2026)\nPay: £90 – £95 per day (PAYE)\n\nAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?\n\nAn outstanding specialist Secondary School in Croydon is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students aged 11–19 with ASD in a nurturing, inclusive and supportive school environment.\n\nAbout the School\n\nThis school provides a safe and welcoming environment where students are encouraged to:\n\n * \n\n Learn at their own pace\n\n * \n\n Express themselves confidently\n\n * \n\n Develop communication and social skills\n\n * \n\n Build meaningful relationships\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Support the learning, development and wellbeing of students with ASD\n\n * \n\n Work collaboratively with teachers and the therapy team to deliver tailored strategies\n\n * \n\n Assist with personalised educational programmes and interventions\n\n * \n\n Encourage independence, communication, and self-confidence in students\n\n * \n\n Contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive classroom culture\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\n * \n\n Previous experience supporting children or young people with ASD/additional needs (desirable but not essential)\n\n * \n\n A patient, empathetic and resilient approach\n\n * \n\n A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting young people to reach their potential\n\n * \n\n Reliability and commitment to supporting the full academic year\n\nImportant Information:\n\nHumly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education.' This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.\n\nSuccessful applicants will have or obtain a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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