training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
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
If you are interested in discussing this role, please email you most recent CV to: Brittany.Tijou@Randstad.co.uk
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