SEN Teaching Assistant - Croydon

Randstad Education; 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

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.

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