This school is seeking a patient, compassionate, and committed SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide personalised, one-to-one support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to play a key role in a child’s educational journey—helping them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially within a supportive school setting. Beginning May 2025.

Duties as a SEN 121 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with specific SEN needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech & language delay, SEMH)

• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support based on the pupil's EHCP

• Adapt classroom activities to meet the child’s individual learning needs

• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

• Build a trusting relationship that fosters confidence, independence and progress

• Monitor and report on the pupil’s progress and wellbeing

Ideal SEN 121 Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a 1:1 setting

• A nurturing, patient, and empathetic nature

• Strong communication and teamwork skills as a SEN 121 Teaching Assistant.

• The ability to follow structured plans but also show initiative

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent) are desirable

• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and child-centred practice

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, and Devon. 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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