Croydon - Supply Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Randstad Education; Sutton; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Life assurance

EAP & GP access

Gym discounts

Flexible working

Parental leave

Cycle-to-work

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Randstad Education is recruiting an experienced teaching assistant for a specialist school in Wallington, near Croydon. The role focuses on 1:1 and small group support to help students navigate emotional challenges and stay engaged with learning.

You will work closely with teaching staff, providing targeted academic and behavioural support, assisting with lesson activities, and helping create a calm, inclusive learning environment. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or higher, or equivalent.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred.
• Experience working with SEND students.

Responsabilités

• Provide targeted academic and behavioural support to individual pupils or small groups.
• Assist teachers with classroom management, lesson prep and activities.
• Help create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with emotional self-control and conflict resolution using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor student progress and report achievements or challenges to teaching staff.
• Escort and support pupils during lunch breaks, physical activities, and school trips where required.

Connaissances

GCSEs English & Math

TA qualification Level 2/3

SEND experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Formation

GCSEs English & Maths at Grade 4/C or higher

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 qualification

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant with special educational experience to join our specialist school in Wallington, near Croydon.

Salary: £88-£93 per day // Working Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday

Working closely alongside teaching staff, you will facilitate tailored 1:1 and small group support aimed at helping students navigate emotional challenges, reconnect with learning, and forge meaningful relationships in a nurturing educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic and behavioural support to individual pupils or small groups.
• Assist class teachers with classroom management, lesson preparation, and learning activities.
• Help create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with emotional self-control and conflict resolution using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor student progress and report achievements or challenges to teaching staff.
• Escort and support pupils during lunch breaks, physical activities, and school trips where required.

Qualifications & Essential Criteria

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent standard). Holding a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred by not essential.
• Proven background working alongside children or young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, emotional resilience, and a proactive work ethic.
• A high degree of empathy, strong professionalism, and the capability to establish trust with vulnerable or challenging pupils.

Benefits:

• Defined career development pathways within a supportive, inclusive workplace.
• Pension scheme enrolment along with additional cover, including life assurance and family protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling services, 24/7 Virtual GP access (via Livi), discounted gym memberships, eyecare vouchers, generous holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave.
• Cycle-to-work initiative, car leasing options, technology loans, season ticket financing, and employee referral rewards.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and various other partner savings.