At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Specialist school in Wallington, near Croydon, focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working hours, and rewarding experience.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to helping vulnerable pupils thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths required; teaching assistant qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
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.
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Supply Teaching Assistant - Croydon (Special Education) in Carshalton employer: Randstad UK
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