SEN 121 Teaching Assistant

Posted 04 September 2025
Salary £82.50 - £100 per day
LocationCamden
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline NurserySpecial Needs
ReferenceMP209802CT3100-A471116

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for a pupil with special educational needs. This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to a child’s learning journey and personal development. Beginning ASAP.

Duties as a SEN 121 Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with identified SEN needs

  • Assisting with learning activities, adapting resources, and supporting progress across the curriculum

  • Supporting the pupil’s social, emotional and behavioural development

  • Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver personalised support plans

  • Encouraging independence and confidence both in and outside the classroom

Ideal SEN 121 Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Have experience supporting children with SEN (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech & language, learning difficulties)

  • Be patient, empathetic and able to build positive, trusting relationships

  • Hold a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential

  • Be proactive, flexible and a strong team player as a SEN 121 Teaching Assistant.

  • Be passionate about helping children reach their full potential

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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