SEN Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, demonstrating a genuine passion for helping students succeed. This role includes responsibilities such as implementing individual education plans, providing support for learning and social development, and working collaboratively with teachers and parents.

Benefits

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Access to well-being services

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Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school setting is ideal.
• Ability to adapt to individual student needs and manage behaviours positively.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support for students with special educational needs.
• Help create and implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support plans.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Understanding

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

At this school, they are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. They are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and support children with special educational needs (SEN) in achieving their full potential. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Provide individual and small group support for students with special educational needs, assisting them with their learning and personal development

• Help to create and implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans, ensuring the specific needs of each pupil are met

• Assist the class teacher in adapting the curriculum to make learning accessible and engaging for students with a range of SEND

• Support students in social and emotional development, promoting inclusion and positive interactions with peers

• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCO regarding student achievements and challenges

• Support with behaviour management strategies, ensuring students are engaged and motivated to learn

• Foster a safe and positive learning environment, encouraging independence and building self-confidence

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Has experience supporting children with special educational needs, ideally within a school setting

• Holds or is working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

• Has a genuine passion for supporting students with SEND and helping them succeed

• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding, with the ability to adapt to each student’s individual needs

• Is an excellent communicator, able to work closely with teachers, SENCO, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for students

• Has a proactive approach, showing initiative and flexibility in a dynamic environment as a SEN Teaching Assistant.

• Is able to support students in managing behaviours and challenges in a positive and calm manner

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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