SEND 121 Teaching Assistants

senploy; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support provider in Welwyn Garden City is offering flexible 1:1 Teaching Assistant positions focused on supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND, particularly in a one-on-one setting, and display strong communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include implementing individual education plans and fostering positive relationships to enhance student engagement. This role comes with comprehensive benefits, including access to wellbeing services and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to exclusive deals

Comprehensive wellbeing services

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs, particularly in a 1:1 capacity.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
• Patient and empathetic approach to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEND.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Foster positive relationships to build confidence.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to adapt

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or child development

Job description

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers is offering flexible 1:1 teaching assistant opportunities for SEND support across a range of school settings. The role focuses on delivering dedicated support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, fostering inclusion, and working closely with class teachers and SENCOs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEND.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving learning goals.
• Foster positive relationships to build confidence and engagement.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to monitor progress.
• Promote inclusion and encourage independence in learning and social situations.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly in a 1:1 capacity.
• Knowledge of a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and pupil needs.
• Relevant qualifications in education or child development are desirable.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Step Teachers?

Step Teachers has a rich history spanning over two decades, serving North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies across these regions, staffed by dedicated teams in branches such as Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth. As an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier and REC audited in education, we uphold the highest safeguarding and compliance standards. All candidates undergo safeguarding checks in line with the DfE statutory guidance, including an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Salary is paid weekly through PAYE, and you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, comprehensive wellbeing services, and benefits such as discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.