SEN Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Posted 23 April 2025
Salary £82.50 per day
Location King's Lynn and West Norfolk District
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Special Needs
Reference MP199405CT3100-A454672

This school is seeking a patient, compassionate, and committed SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide personalised, one-to-one support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to play a key role in a child’s educational journey—helping them thrive academically, emotionally, and socially within a supportive school setting. Beginning May 2025.

Duties as a SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

1. Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with specific SEN needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech & language delay, SEMH)
2. Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support based on the pupil's EHCP
3. Adapt classroom activities to meet the child’s individual learning needs
4. Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
5. Build a trusting relationship that fosters confidence, independence and progress
6. Monitor and report on the pupil’s progress and wellbeing

Ideal SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

1. Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a 1:1 setting
2. A nurturing, patient, and empathetic nature
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills
4. The ability to follow structured plans but also show initiative
5. Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and child-centred practice

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.

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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