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SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time, ongoing roles starting as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a meaningful impact across different school settings. You’ll be working with a range of schools in and around Soham, supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils with a range of special educational needs in mainstream or specialist settings
Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
Support pupils with personal care and mobility needs where required
Contribute to observations and progress tracking
Work closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

Experience working with children with SEND in an educational setting
Understanding of EHCPs, differentiation, and inclusive practice
A caring, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or SEND support are desirable
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 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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