SEN Teaching Assistant - Croydon

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Family protection

Counselling

EAP

Virtual GP

Gym discounts

Eyecare

Generous leave

Flexible working

Parental leave

Cycle-to-work

Car leasing

Season ticket loans

Referral bonuses

Blue Light Card

Costco Membership

Discounts for Teachers

Job summary

Randstad Education in Croydon is seeking an experienced teaching assistant for a supply basis role. The position runs 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday, supporting 1:1 and small groups in a specialist setting.

You will work with teachers to provide targeted academic and behavioural support, foster a calm classroom, and help pupils overcome emotional barriers. Relevant qualifications and SEND/SEMH experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND or alternative provision preferred.

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

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 TA 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