We are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a long-term temporary ongoing position, starting as soon as possible.

Join a warm and welcoming school at the heart of its community, where pupils feel safe, happy, and proud to belong. Strong relationships and a nurturing ethos support exemplary behaviour and focused learning from the early years onward. With enriching experiences—from ballet and opera visits to caring for school animals—pupils broaden their horizons and grow into kind, confident individuals ready to make a positive impact.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a Year 4 student with ADHD

• Use effective ADHD support strategies to help maintain focus, engagement, and positive behaviour

• Assist with emotional regulation and the development of coping mechanisms

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt lessons and materials to meet the student’s needs

• Encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem in learning activities

• Contribute to creating a calm and structured classroom environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Proven experience working with children with ADHD or other SEND needs

• Ability to implement and adapt methods that support children with ADHD effectively

• Patient, consistent, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff as a SEND Teaching Assistant.

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.  

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.   Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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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