We are looking for a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment, starting in November 2025 on a temporary, ongoing basis.

Pupils enjoy school life, value their friendships, and are eager to learn. Staff are introducing positive changes to the curriculum, though some pupils need more targeted support to reach their potential. Clear behaviour expectations and supportive initiatives help pupils feel heard and cared for. Enrichment activities and clubs add to a well-rounded experience, with pupils keen for more topic-linked trips.

The successful candidate will provide targeted support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs to access learning and reach their full potential

• Work 1:1 and in small groups under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo

• Help implement individual education and behaviour plans

• Foster a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous SEND experience is essential

• Understanding of SEMH needs and effective behaviour management strategies

• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 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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