Croydon Supply SEN Teaching Assistant

Project overview

Are you a passionate and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible, daily work?

Join our dedicated team in Croydon, where no two days are the same.

In this role, you will work closely with qualified teachers to provide high-quality academic and emotional support, helping pupils with diverse learning needs thrive in a safe, inclusive environment.

Whether you are looking for flexibility around existing commitments or seeking varied experience across SEN settings, this ad hoc cover role allows you to make a meaningful difference every time you step into the classroom.

Hours: 8:20 AM - 4:15 PM

What You'll Be Doing

• Tailored Learning Support: Deliver 1:1 and small-group academic and emotional encouragement suited to individual student needs.
• Creating a Safe Space: Help foster an inclusive, supportive, and secure classroom environment where every pupil feels valued.
• Collaborative Working: Partner with classroom teachers and specialists to adapt daily activities based on evolving school priorities.
• Flexible Engagement: Step in reliably across varied ad hoc cover days, responding to changing daily requirements with enthusiasm and empathy.

Requirements

How to Apply

Ready to bring your skills to our Croydon team? We'd love to hear from you. Please email your up-to-date CV to [contact removed]

experience

Non 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

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university

• Work Eligibility: Full eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship is not offered for this role).
• Qualifications: Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Background Check: Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo one).
• Experience: Proven experience working alongside students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Beckenham, Greater London, GB
• Rate: 11-13 EUR/h