Job description

Step Teachers are working closely with a Primary School in Palmers Green to find someone to join their team starting in April 2026 and running until the end of the academic year.

The school was rated "Good" under Ofsted's previous rating-system for schools, and the leadership team pride themselves on creating an environment where both students and staff can feel comfortable, safe and relaxed in the classroom.

This SEND Teaching Assistant would spend their mornings working 1:1 with a student in the Reception Class who requires personal care and additional support in the classroom, but who does not exhibit physically challenging behaviour. Afternoons would be spent supporting the Reception and Year 1 classes more generally. This is a great opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is experienced and comfortable providing personal care, but who is not necessarily looking for a role that includes a lot of severe challenging behaviour.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils with Special Educational Needs in classroom and small group settings
Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans
Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning strategies
Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure tailored support
Provide one-to-one assistance where required and help pupils engage with learning activities
Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
Strong understanding of behaviour management and differentiated learning
Ability to build positive relationships and maintain a calm, supportive approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or to already have one registered on the Update Service

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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