SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Croydon
Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £100 – £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Pink Tile Education are recruiting for a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Croydon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with SEND, SEMH, autism, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

You will work alongside the class teacher and wider school team to support pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop positive behaviours.

The Role

As a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism and learning difficulties.
• Provide classroom, individual and small-group support.
• Support pupils displaying challenging or disruptive behaviour.
• Help pupils manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour.
• Use positive and consistent behaviour management strategies.
• Support pupils with concentration, communication and social difficulties.
• Adapt and break down learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage engagement with learning and classroom activities.
• Support pupils during break, lunch and other social times.
• Build positive relationships and promote confidence and independence.
• Maintain a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet pupils’ individual needs.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, calm and resilient.
• Open-minded, understanding and empathetic.
• Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Able to remain calm and professional in difficult situations.
• Passionate about working with children and supporting additional needs.
• Consistent and confident when implementing behaviour strategies.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed.
• A strong communicator and team player.

Previous experience working in a school is desirable but not essential.

Experience working with SEND, SEMH, autism, learning difficulties or challenging behaviour would be an advantage, but candidates with relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

Why Apply?

• £100 – £120 per day
• Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Work within a supportive primary school environment.
• Gain valuable experience in SEND and SEMH education.
• Develop your behaviour support experience.
• Make a genuine difference to children’s lives.
• Opportunity for candidates with previous education experience or relevant transferable experience.

Why Work With Pink Tile Education?

At Pink Tile Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to matching talented education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive.

We take the time to understand both our candidates and our partner schools, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved.

Our team has extensive experience within education, particularly across SEND and SEMH settings, so we understand the unique challenges and rewards these roles bring.

Pink Tile Education, our schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”. Our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employer.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and have the patience, enthusiasm, resilience and communication skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Croydon.

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Pay & Holiday Pay

The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.

Safeguarding

Pink Tile Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.

Important Notice

In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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