SEN Teaching Assistant
Randstad · Croydon, London
SEN Teaching Assistant at Randstad, based in Croydon, London, paying £20,020 - £24,500 per month. This is a part-time role.
- Salary
- £20,020 - £24,500 per month
- Location
- Croydon, London
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14 hours ago
- Closes
- 13 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference PR-1545353:BRI:J
About the role
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Location: Croydon
Salary: £20,020 - £24,500 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Available
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
About the Role Are you looking for a rewarding career as an SEN Teaching Assistant where you can make a real difference in young people's lives?
An award-winning special educational needs (SEN) school in Croydon is seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-16 (Primary and Secondary). You will work alongside experienced educators to support learners with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and non-verbal communication needs.
This large, inclusive SEN provision supports over 100 students and is renowned for its fun, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- 1:1 and Group Support: Assist primary and secondary SEN students with academic tasks, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
- Behaviour Management: Help draft and implement individual behaviour plans (IBPs) to support safe and productive learning environments.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor and record learner progress, reporting feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside class teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored educational programs.
- Safe Learning Environment: Maintain a safe, inclusive space where neurodivergent students feel empowered to succeed.
Requirements & Skills
- Experience or strong interest in working with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Autism (ASC), or ADHD.
- Patience, empathy, and strong de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary school team.
- Team Teach certification is desirable (Free Team Teach training provided by Randstad Education).
- Must hold valid eligibility to work in the UK and pass enhanced DBS compliance checks.
Benefits & What We Offer
- Free CPD & Training: Access free Team Teach qualification and continuous professional development.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways for career progression and potential permanent school contracts.
- Supportive Leadership: Join an established, highly experienced SEN leadership team.
- Flexibility: Full-time and part-time options available across a wider network of schools in West Sussex.
How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your educational career? Contact Bryony di Cara today for a confidential chat about this role and other teaching assistant jobs in West Sussex.
- Phone: [phone removed]
- Email: [email removed]
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are subject to standard compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
experience
Non Teaching
skills
communication
Reference: PR-1545353:BRI:J · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 13 Oct 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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