SEN Teaching Assistant - Croydon

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

Benefits offered by this job

Growth pathways

Pension and life cover

Counselling and EAP

Gym discounts

Leave allowance

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Randstad Education in Croydon is looking for an experienced teaching assistant with SEMH/SEND experience to join a specialist school on a supply basis. Salary £88-£93 per day, working hours 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday.

You will work alongside teachers to provide targeted 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils overcome emotional barriers and re-engage with learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.

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

Proactive approach

Empathy

Professionalism

Build trust

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (C/4)

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.

Benefits:

• 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