Overview
We are seeking a caring, patient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant in West Norfolk to provide one-to-one support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
Starting in November 2025 and continuing on an ongoing long-term temporary basis, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo and parents to ensure the child can access learning and make excellent progress both academically and socially.
This is a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a positive atmosphere, and behaviour is consistently excellent. The school offers a well-designed curriculum, tailored to mixed-age classes, with a strong focus on reading and language development. Staff are well supported by knowledgeable leaders and governors, making this a rewarding and welcoming place for any teacher to work.
Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:
* Provide tailored 1:1 support in class and during small-group or individual interventions.
* Implement the pupil’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and follow strategies set out by the SENCo.
* Assist with personal care or mobility needs if required.
* Use positive behaviour strategies and create a nurturing learning environment.
* Keep accurate records and provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCo.
Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:
* Experience supporting children with a range of SEND (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech & language, SEMH) is desirable.
* Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent) preferred.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
* A patient, flexible and compassionate approach as SEND Teaching Assistant.
* 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.
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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