Protocol Education are currently recruiting teaching assistant to work in a highly developed special needs school based in Croydon to start after Easter. This school are looking for people with/without experience to work in classes of no more than 6 - 8 students, who have a diagnosis of autism. If newly experienced they will support and train you throughout the role, the main requirements are individuals who are keen to learn, but more importantly can show and continue to display attributes such as initiative, patience, positivity and someone who can work well as a team. This role will require you to support both the class teacher and help students achieve their individualised developmental targets by supporting them in a one to one basis, developing; communication skills. social interactions, manage sensory overload and support students within the community. Like most schools, you will be supporting students in lessons that include; numeracy, literacy, music, P.E., swimming, art, food tech, but also in lessons that that are specific to SEND such as sensory play, k9 therapy and physiotherapy. These lessons are tailored to meet each students needs and provide clear goals to help them develop academically and socially throughout the academic year. The role: Located in Croydon Full time - Monday to Friday Hours: 08:30 - 16:15 Long term opportunity with job security Opportunity to work with diverse range of ages Supporting students in class ranging from 6 - 8 students per class Developing students academic andsocial skills  Supporting students on a one to one basis Assisting in lessons such as music, art, P.E. and cooking Opportunity to be trained during the role  Excellent transport links No umbrella companies meaning no hidden deductions In addition, Protocol Education can offer: Competitive rates of pay FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach and Webinars Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts If you are looking for a rewarding challenge and have the suitable qualifications and personal qualities, we would encourage you to Apply Now or alternatively please submit your to  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 enhancedDisclosure 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.