1:1 SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

We are currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to support an individual pupil at a primary school in Croydon.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and wants to make a positive difference to a pupil’s educational and emotional development.

About the Role

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to an individual pupil with SEND/SEMH needs, including autism and challenging behaviour.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Supporting the pupil in the classroom and during break and lunch times.
• Helping the pupil manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Encouraging engagement with learning and school activities.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Supporting the pupil to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Providing consistent, calm and open-minded support.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Patient, calm and understanding.
• Open-minded and able to see things from the pupil’s perspective.
• Confident when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Passionate about working with children and supporting their individual needs.
• Reliable, consistent and enthusiastic.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Previous experience working within a school setting is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH or autism would be an advantage, but training and support can be provided.

Why Apply?

• £100 – £120 per day
• Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• 8:30am – 3:30pm working hours.
• Work closely with an individual pupil and make a genuine difference.
• Gain valuable experience within a primary school setting.
• Supportive school environment.

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 believe you 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 1:1 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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