SEN Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Enfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers seeks a compassionate and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs, beginning September 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEN, strong communication skills, and an adaptable, empathetic approach. Join a well-established recruitment agency dedicated to inclusive education with additional perks such as discounted shopping and wellness services.

Benefits

Exclusive deals on high street shopping

Discounted travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

£100 Amazon voucher for friend referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Skilled in managing individual learning needs.
• Confident in following support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Foster a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Qualification

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join a team and support pupils with special educational needs across the school. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about inclusive education. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Provide targeted support to pupils with a range of special educational needs

• Assist in delivering personalised learning plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo

• Foster a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment

• Support pupils with their social, emotional, and academic development

• Promote independence and encourage positive behaviour through consistent strategies

• Work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Have experience working with children with SEND, either in a school or similar setting

• Be adaptable, empathetic, and skilled in managing individual learning needs

• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills as a SEN Teaching Assistant.

• Be confident in following individual support plans and behaviour strategies

• Hold a relevant qualification or be willing to undertake further 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, and Devon. 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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