SEND Teaching Assistant

Posted 02 December 2025
Salary £90 - £100 per day
LocationPlymouth
Job type Teaching Assistant
Job durationDaily Supply
Discipline Junior , Special Needs
ReferenceMP218308CT3100-A480524

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants – Full-time and Part-time roles available

We are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across a variety of school settings in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. These flexible opportunities are ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact and enjoy working in diverse educational environments.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

  • Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs
  • Assist teachers in delivering inclusive lessons and adapting resources
  • Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
  • Implement individual education plans (IEPs) under guidance from teaching staff
  • Promote a safe and positive learning environment for all learners
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

  • Previous experience supporting children with SEND in an educational setting
  • Strong understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
  • Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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 salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly 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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