Supply Teaching Assistant - Primary, Secondary & College

Location: Croydon, South London
Pay: £95-£110 per day, depending on experience and setting
Contract: Short-Term & Long-Term Supply
Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, Behaviour Mentor or Support Worker looking for flexible work in education?

NextGen Teachers are recruiting Supply Teaching Assistants to work across Primary, Secondary and College settings in Croydon, supporting pupils and young people with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.

We have opportunities available for both short-term supply and longer-term placements, making this a great option whether you are looking for flexibility or hoping to secure a consistent role within a school.

The Role

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across a range of educational settings, including mainstream schools, specialist SEND provisions and SEMH environments.

Depending on the setting, you may support pupils with:

• Autism (ASC / ASD)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language difficulties
• Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties
• Behavioural and emotional needs
• Complex or additional learning needs

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in Primary, Secondary or College settings
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils access learning and remain engaged in lessons
• Supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and wider support teams
• Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• Adapting your approach to meet individual needs
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours

The Ideal Candidate

We are interested in candidates with experience as a:

• Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Care Worker
• Graduate looking to start a career in education

Previous experience supporting SEND, SEMH, behaviour or additional needs is beneficial, but we are also happy to speak with candidates who have relevant transferable experience from care, residential, youth or support settings.

You will need to be reliable, adaptable and confident working with children and young people across different environments.

Why Apply?

• £95-£110 per day, depending on experience and setting
• Short-term and long-term opportunities available
• Primary, Secondary and College placements
• Mainstream, SEND and SEMH settings
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunity to gain experience across different educational environments
• Potential to secure longer-term and permanent positions
• Dedicated support from a local Croydon consultant
• Training and development opportunities

Apply Now

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your care, residential, support or youth work experience into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss the supply opportunities currently available across Croydon.

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