SEN Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Sporle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is excited to recruit a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a friendly school team in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with emotional and mental health needs, implementing de-escalation strategies and understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Ability to understand and apply de-escalation strategies.
• Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support children to overcome barriers to learning.
• Help achieve both academic and social progress.
• Work in a compassionate and proactive manner.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

De-escalation strategies

Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding social communication difficulties

Job description

Posted 01 July 2025 Salary £12.84 per hour Location King's Lynn and West Norfolk District Job type Teaching Assistant Discipline Junior ,Infant Reference MP204843CT3100-A468801

• Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term (1 year)
• Hours: Part Time – 32.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?
We’re excited to be recruiting on behalf of a hardworking and friendly school team, dedicated to supporting children to overcome barriers to learning and achieve both academic and social progress.

• We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join this supportive setting. The ideal candidate will:
• Have experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
• Understand and apply de-escalation strategies when needed
• Have an awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and social communication difficulties

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 Confedera t ion) 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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