Supply Teaching Assistant - Croydon (Special Education)

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

Job summary

Randstad Education in Wallington, just outside Croydon, is seeking an experienced teaching assistant with special educational needs experience for a supply (ad hoc) basis. You will collaborate with teaching staff to support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, helping them engage with learning and build positive relationships.

The role emphasizes emotional support, classroom routines, and inclusive learning environments, with responsibilities including monitoring progress, assisting with

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children/young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication, patience, emotional resilience and proactive work ethic.
• High degree of empathy, professionalism, and ability to establish 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

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Proactive work ethic

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or higher)

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or 3) preferred

Job description

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant with special educational experience to join our specialist school in Wallington, near Croydon, on a supply (ad hoc) basis.

Salary: £88-£93 per day // Working Hours: 8:30-4:30 Any day during the working week.

Collaborate with teaching staff and provide 1:1 and small group support to help students overcome emotional challenges, engage with learning, and build positive relationships.

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.

Qualifications & Essential Criteria

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent standard). Holding a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred by not essential.
• Proven background working alongside children or young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, emotional resilience, and a proactive work ethic.
• A high degree of empathy, strong professionalism, and the capability to establish trust with vulnerable or challenging pupils.