Location: Croydon
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £100 – £120 per day
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour, autism or learning disabilities and want to make a real difference in a primary school setting?
Pink Tile Education are currently looking for a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Croydon area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to develop their career within SEND and SEMH education.
As a SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support with their learning, behaviour and emotional development.
You may be supporting children with:
Autism (ASC)
Learning disabilities and learning difficulties
Challenging behaviour
Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
Communication and interaction difficulties
Additional SEND needs
Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils access learning, manage their behaviour and emotions, develop independence and build positive relationships.
You will work closely with teachers and other members of the school team to create a safe, supportive and positive learning environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced working with children with SEND, SEMH or additional needs
Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour
Understanding of autism and learning disabilities
Calm, patient and non-judgemental
Resilient and able to remain positive in challenging situations
Caring, enthusiastic and committed
A strong communicator and team player
Willing to learn, undertake training and develop professionally
Passionate about helping children reach their potential
Previous experience within a SEND, SEMH, specialist school or primary setting is highly desirable.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, patience and commitment to make a genuine difference to children’s lives.
£100 – £120 per day
Full-time, Monday to Friday
8:30am – 3:30pm
Immediate start available
Work within a supportive primary school
Gain valuable SEND and SEMH experience
Training and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to develop a rewarding career in education
Dedicated support from Pink Tile Education
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm required for this role, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
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.
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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