SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant school as a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant, where you'll support students with Special Educational Needs. Collaborate closely with teachers to foster an inclusive learning environment, ensuring every child's unique needs are met. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in students' lives, helping them thrive academically and socially. With a supportive team and a commitment to your professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and dedicated to nurturing young minds. Your journey begins in September 2025!

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

£100 Amazon voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD).
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist class teacher in adapting lessons and managing classroom behavior.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

CACHE or NVQ in Childcare

Tools

DBS Check

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We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team at this vibrant school. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring they have the best possible learning experience. This role begins September 2025.

Duties as SEN Teaching Assistant:

1. Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN.
2. Assist the class teacher in adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
3. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
4. Support students with communication, social, emotional, and academic development.
5. Help manage classroom behaviour and promote engagement.
6. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and other staff to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
7. Assist with personal care and mobility needs (if required).

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

1. Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH, or physical disabilities).
2. A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, NVQ in Childcare, or equivalent) is desirable.
3. A patient, empathetic, and understanding approach.
4. Strong communication and teamwork skills as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
5. Ability to use different strategies to support student learning and well-being.
6. A valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

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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