At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs in a rewarding educational environment.
- Company: Join the caring Starfyn Education Family in Croydon.
- Benefits: Earn £90 per day, work term time only, and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Flexible roles available with opportunities for training and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or care preferred; passion for helping others is key.
The predicted salary is between 22095 - 27005 £ per year.
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Croydon
- £90 Per Day PAYE
We are looking for empathetic, energetic and reliable people to join the Starfyn Education Family in long-term, full-time SEN Teaching Assistant roles across our specialist schools in Croydon!
Starfyn Education works with a number of specialist SEN schools across Croydon supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
Our schools focus on helping pupils develop not only academically, but also in areas such as communication, confidence, emotional regulation, independence, sensory development and life skills.
We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a positive difference to children and young people's lives.
Previous experience working within a school, college or educational provision is preferable, although we will also consider candidates with strong transferable experience from care, childcare, youth work, supported living or personal experience of supporting individuals with additional needs.
The schools we support are welcoming, supportive and highly rewarding environments where staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with pupils and work closely with teachers, therapists and wider support teams.
If you are looking for a role where you can build a career within SEN education and make an AMAZING difference to others' lives, we would love to hear from you!
The Role
- Employment Type – Agency (Either Long-Term, Temporary or Temporary to Permanent)
- Days Required – Monday to Friday, Full-Time, Term Time Only
- Pay – £90 per day PAYE
The Ideal Candidate will
To be considered for the role, previous experience working within a School, College or Educational Provision is preferable.
- However, we will also consider candidates who have some of the following:
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEN Support Worker.
- Experience working within a mainstream or specialist SEN school.
- Childcare experience through personal or professional environments.
- Special Needs experience through family, friends or professional settings.
- Experience supporting individuals with ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, SEMH or complex needs.
- Care, support work, youth work or supported living experience.
- Great interpersonal and communication skills with a genuine, caring attitude.
- A patient, calm and resilient approach.
- An energetic attitude and willingness to get involved wherever possible.
- Good general education levels in English and Maths.
- Flexibility and reliability.
- A willingness to learn and undertake additional SEN training.
- A genuine enthusiasm for helping children and young people achieve their potential.
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above is preferred but not essential.
Your Main Duties
- Offer support for pupils before, during and after lessons.
- Support children and young people with a wide range of additional learning needs.
- Work either 1:1, in small groups or within the wider classroom.
- Help pupils understand and participate in classroom activities.
- Support pupils with their communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs.
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning.
- Support pupils with behaviours that may challenge using calm and consistent approaches.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities, resources and lesson preparation where required.
- Build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
- Promote each pupil's individual progress and love of learning.
- Actively take part in team meetings and contribute to the wider school community.
- Always follow the school's Safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures.
- Where required, support pupils with personal care, feeding, mobility or manual handling. Appropriate training will be provided where necessary.
- Inspire and engage children and young people with a wide range of additional needs.
As an agency worker you are only paid for the days you have worked. Therefore, you will not be paid during the school holidays.
If you are interested in the role described above, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of Starfyn Education's friendly team on (phone number removed)
Teaching Assistant - Special Needs - Croydon in Fairfield employer: Starfyn Recruitment
At Starfyn Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our Literacy Intervention Specialists have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students across the United Kingdom. Join us in fostering a nurturing environment where your skills can shine and help shape the future of education.
