We are looking for a dedicated and supportive SEND Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school setting. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive both academically and personally. Beginning October 2025.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:
Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND.
Assist teachers in adapting lessons and resources to meet the needs of all learners.
Encourage students’ independence, confidence and social development.
Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and the SENDCo.
Support with classroom management and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:
Experience working with young people in a school or educational setting (SEND experience is desirable but not essential).
A patient, adaptable and caring approach.
Strong communication and teamwork skills as SEND Teaching Assistant.
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
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.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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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