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Randstad Education; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Family protection

Counselling & EAP

24/7 Virtual GP

Gym discounts

Eyecare

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle-to-work

Car leasing

Season ticket loans

Discounts for Teachers

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an experienced teaching assistant with SEMH/SEND experience for a supply role at a Croydon specialist school. You will work with teachers to provide 1:1 and small group interventions, helping students overcome emotional barriers and re-engage with learning.

Responsibilities include classroom support, managing behaviour, and monitoring pupil progress while ensuring a calm, inclusive environment. Various well-being benefits and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent standard). Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Prior experience working with children or young people, preferably within an SEMH, SEND, or alternative provision environment.
• Strong communication skills, patience, emotional resilience, and a proactive approach.
• High levels of empathy, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with challenging or vulnerable pupils.
• Growth pathways in an inclusive setting.
• Pension scheme, life cover, and family protection.
• Counselling, EAP, 24/7 Virtual GP, gym discounts, eyecare, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.
• Cycle-to-work, car leasing, electronics, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses.
• Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Emotional resilience

Proactive approach

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above) or equivalent

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant with special educational experience to join our specialist school in Croydon on a supply basis.

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

In this role, you will partner with teachers to provide structured 1:1 and small group intervention, assisting students in overcoming emotional obstacles, re-engaging with their education, and establishing strong relationships within a supportive environment.

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

Qualifications

GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent standard). Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

Prior experience working with children or young people, preferably within an SEMH, SEND, or alternative provision environment.

Strong communication skills, patience, emotional resilience, and a proactive approach.

High levels of empathy, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with challenging or vulnerable pupils.

Growth pathways in an inclusive setting.

Pension scheme, life cover, and family protection.

Counselling, EAP, 24/7 Virtual GP, gym discounts, eyecare, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.

Cycle-to-work, car leasing, electronics, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses.

Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more