Job description

We are seeking a committed Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant for a long-term, ongoing role starting in November 2025, supporting a Year 4 student with ADHD.

This opportunity is within a nurturing primary school that promotes inclusive values and a strong sense of community. Pupils are encouraged to be respectful, resilient, and engaged in their learning. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all children feel safe, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

SEND Teaching Assistant Duties:

Provide 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with ADHD, adapting strategies to meet individual needs
Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans
Foster a positive and structured learning environment that supports emotional regulation and focus
Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents
Encourage independence and social interaction during lessons and break times
Support classroom activities and contribute to the wider school community

Ideal Candidate – SEND Teaching Assistant:

Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification and has proven experience working with SEND pupils, particularly ADHD
Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to behaviour management
Has strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, parents, and external professionals
Is confident in implementing EHCP targets and differentiated learning strategies
Shows 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.

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 standards 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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