SEN Supply Teaching Assistant – 1:1 & Small Groups

Randstad UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrolment

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 Virtual GP access

Cycle-to-work initiative

Job summary

Randstad UK is recruiting a Croydon-area Supply Teaching Assistant (SEN) to support students with emotional and learning needs at a specialist school in Wallington, near Croydon.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, with responsibilities including classroom assistance, behaviour support, and helping pupils stay engaged throughout the day. Daily rate: £88–£93; hours 8:30–16:30, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or higher.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred but not essential.
• Proven background working with children or young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication, patience, emotional resilience, and a proactive work ethic.
• Empathy, professionalism and ability to earn trust with vulnerable pupils.
• Career development pathways within a supportive environment.
• Pension scheme and additional cover including life assurance and family protection.
• EAP, counselling services, 24/7 Virtual GP access and other perks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Proactive work ethic

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade 4/C or higher)

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Randstad UK is recruiting a Croydon-area Supply Teaching Assistant (SEN) to support students with emotional and learning needs at a specialist school in Wallington, near Croydon.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, with responsibilities including classroom assistance, behaviour support, and helping pupils stay engaged throughout the day. Daily rate: £88–£93; hours 8:30–16:30, Monday to Friday.