Cover SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad · West Wickham, London

Cover SEN Teaching Assistant at Randstad, based in West Wickham, London. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
West Wickham, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
6 Dec 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference PR-1543354:LON

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Cover Teaching Assistant to support students within our Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Croydon. In this role, you will work closely with classroom teachers to provide tailored academic and emotional support, foster an inclusive and safe learning environment, and assist students with diverse learning needs in reaching their full potential. Flexible, ad hoc availability is ideal, as day-to-day responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the school.

Requirements:

  • Have full eligibility to work in the UK - sponsorship is not offered in this role.
  • Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths GCSE.
  • Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willing to undergo one.
  • Proven experience working alongside students with special educational needs.

If you are interested in this role please contact Brittany on [phone removed] or email your up to date CV to: [email removed]


experience

Teaching


skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience


qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT


education

high school,college,university

Reference: PR-1543354:LON · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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