SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school team.
You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN), helping them access the curriculum and achieve their potential in a safe and inclusive environment. Beginning November 2025.

Duties as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support for pupils with SEN.

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering differentiated activities.

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.

• Encourage independence and confidence through positive reinforcement.

• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and communicate effectively with staff and parents.

• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting (SEN experience desirable but not essential).

• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills as a SEN Teaching Assistant.

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• A proactive approach to supporting learning and managing behaviour.

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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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