SEN Teaching Assistant - MAPPA Certified

SEN Professional – MAPPA Certified 📍 Location: Croydon 📅 Start: ASAP 💼 Full-Time | Long-Term Are you an experienced SEN Professional with strong behaviour support skills and MAPPA certification? A Croydon-based Alternative Provision/PRU is seeking a dedicated specialist to join their team and support young people with complex behavioural, social and emotional needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and group support for students with SEN and SEMH needs Implement de-escalation strategies and behaviour management plans Work collaboratively with the safeguarding and pastoral teams Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment Support emotional regulation and positive decision-makingRequirements: MAPPA certified (essential) Strong experience working with students with challenging behaviour Background in SEN, SEMH, PRU or Alternative Provision settings Confident in de-escalation, safeguarding and risk management Resilient, calm, proactive and able to build positive relationshipsWhat We Offer: Supportive leadership and wellbeing-focused environment Competitive daily rates Ongoing CPD and training opportunities Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable young peopleIf you are a committed SEN professional with MAPPA training and you're ready to support students within a specialist setting in Croydon, we would love to hear from you