Special Education Support Assistant - Supply (1:1 & Small Groups)

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

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an experienced teaching assistant with specialist SEND experience to join our Wallington-based school on a supply basis. Daily rate £88-£93, with typical hours 8:30-4:30, on-site support across classes and small groups to help students engage and manage emotions.

You'll collaborate with teaching staff to provide 1:1 and small group support, support classroom management, and help create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent).
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred but not essential.
• Proven background working with children or young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills, patience and a proactive work ethic.

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

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (Grade 4/C)

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking an experienced teaching assistant with specialist SEND experience to join our Wallington-based school on a supply basis. Daily rate £88-£93, with typical hours 8:30-4:30, on-site support across classes and small groups to help students engage and manage emotions.

You'll collaborate with teaching staff to provide 1:1 and small group support, support classroom management, and help create a calm, inclusive learning environment.