SEND Teaching Assistant

Pink Tile Education Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £100–£120

Mon-Fri schedule

Hours 8:30-3:30

Immediate start

Full-time, term-time

Dedicated consultant

Recruitment support

SEND/SEMH development

Education opportunities

Job summary

Pink Tile Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a school in the Croydon area. You will support pupils with SEND, Autism and ADHD, helping them access learning and build confidence.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, managing challenging behaviour, and collaborating with teachers and SENCOs to create a calm, inclusive learning environment. Immediate start, full-time, term-time only.

Salary £100–£120 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, SEMH, care, youth work or support setting is desirable, but not essential.
• Patient, caring and resilient mindset for working with children and young people.
• Confident in supporting challenging behaviour and diverse needs.
• Interest in SEND, Autism and ADHD and willingness to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to pupils with SEND to enable access to learning.
• Deliver 1:1 support and small-group interventions.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour and promote positive emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other staff to create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour support

1:1 support

Small groups

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Croydon

Location: Croydon

Salary: £100–£120 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Start: Immediate

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children with SEND, Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour?

Pink Tile Education is currently recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a school in the Croydon area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Support Worker looking to develop their experience within SEND.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

You will be supporting pupils through:

• 1:1 support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with challenging behaviour
• Working with pupils with Autism and ADHD
• Small intervention groups
• Learning support and classroom support
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and activities
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Creating a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Patient, caring and resilient
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Interested in or experienced in SEND, Autism and ADHD
• Comfortable providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• Reliable and consistent
• A strong team player
• Keen to develop their education and SEND experience

Previous experience in a school, SEND, SEMH, care, youth work or support setting is desirable, but not essential.

Why Work With Pink Tile Education?

At Pink Tile Education, we specialise in education recruitment and understand the unique challenges and rewards of working within SEND and SEMH settings.

Our approach is simple: "Best Fit, Every Time." We take the time to understand our candidates and schools to ensure the right match.

What We Offer

• £100–£120 per day
• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am–3:30pm
• Full-time, term-time only
• Immediate start
• Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Support from an experienced education recruitment team
• Opportunities to develop your SEND, SEMH and behaviour support experience
• Access to further education opportunities through Pink Tile Education

Pay & Holiday Pay

The advertised daily rate is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.

Safeguarding

Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other relevant safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the necessary background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.

Important Notice

In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.