SEND Teaching Assistant

Posted 18 September 2025
Salary £82.50 - £100 per day
LocationWood Green
Job type Teaching Assistant
Job durationLong Term temporary basis
Discipline Nursery
ReferenceMP211296CT3100-A471982

Job description

 We are looking for a caring and committed Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to join a inclusive school on a long-term temporary basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with a range of additional needs while gaining valuable classroom experience. Starting as soon as possible.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND.

  • Help adapt lesson materials and activities to suit individual learning needs.

  • Foster a positive, inclusive environment that promotes independence and confidence.

  • Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to implement personalised support plans and EHCP targets.

  • Keep accurate records of progress and communicate regularly with staff and parents/carers.

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

 

  • Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) preferred.

  • Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting is advantageous.

  • Excellent communication skills, patience and a nurturing approach as SEND Teaching Assistant.

  • Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to the welfare of all pupils.

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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