We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant with special educational experience to join our specialist school in Wallington, near Croydon. 

Salary: £88-£93 per day // Working Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday

Working closely alongside teaching staff, you will facilitate tailored 1:1 and small group support aimed at helping students navigate emotional challenges, reconnect with learning, and forge meaningful relationships in a nurturing educational setting.

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.

Benefits: 

• Defined career development pathways within a supportive, inclusive workplace.
• Pension scheme enrolment along with additional cover, including life assurance and family protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling services, 24/7 Virtual GP access (via Livi), discounted gym memberships, eyecare vouchers, generous holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave.
• Cycle-to-work initiative, car leasing options, technology loans, season ticket financing, and employee referral rewards.
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and various other partner savings.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please email you most recent CV to: Brittany.Tijou@Randstad.co.uk