SEMH Teaching Assistant: Calm 1:1 & Small-Group Support

Randstad UK; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced teaching assistant with special educational experience to join a Croydon specialist school on a supply basis. Salary is £88-£93 per day with working hours 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday.

You will partner with teachers to provide structured 1:1 and small group intervention, supporting students to overcome emotional barriers, re-engage with learning, and build trust in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent).
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Prior experience with SEMH/SEND environments preferred.
• Strong communication, patience, emotional resilience and proactive approach required.
• High levels of empathy and professionalism to build trust with vulnerable pupils.

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

Communication skills

Patience

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced teaching assistant with special educational experience to join a Croydon specialist school on a supply basis. Salary is £88-£93 per day with working hours 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday.

You will partner with teachers to provide structured 1:1 and small group intervention, supporting students to overcome emotional barriers, re-engage with learning, and build trust in a supportive setting.