SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary SEMH School

Location: Croydon
Salary: £100–£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Experience: Previous SEND/SEMH experience desirable

SEND Teaching Assistant – Croydon

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviour?

Pink Tile Education are working with a specialist primary school in the Croydon area who are looking for a confident, resilient and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about behaviour management, emotional regulation and helping children overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH and challenging behaviour.

A key part of the role will be supporting pupils to manage their behaviour and emotions, while implementing effective strategies to encourage positive choices and engagement with learning.

You will be expected to:

• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Implement effective behaviour-management strategies.
• Help identify triggers and patterns behind challenging behaviour.
• Use positive, consistent approaches to de-escalate and manage behaviour.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and social development.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Use problem-solving skills to adapt your approach to individual pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and other school staff to maintain consistent strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement in learning.
• Contribute to a safe, calm and supportive classroom environment.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Calm, patient and resilient when dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Confident implementing behaviour-management strategies.
• Able to think on their feet and use problem-solving skills effectively.
• Consistent and confident in maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Caring, nurturing and committed to supporting children’s individual needs.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential.

Previous experience working within SEND, SEMH, specialist education, challenging behaviour, youth work, residential care or a similar setting is desirable.

Candidates with strong transferable experience will also be considered.

Why Work With Pink Tile Education?

At Pink Tile Education, we are a specialist 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, meaning 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 employers.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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Pay & Holiday Pay

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

Safeguarding Statement

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.