SEN Supply Teaching Assistant - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Randstad Education; Sutton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

EAP & GP access

Gym discounts

Flexible working

Parental leave

Cycle-to-work

Employee discounts

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GCSEs English & Math

TA qualification Level 2/3

SEND experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Education

GCSEs English & Maths at Grade 4/C or higher

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

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.