SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves providing tailored support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them thrive academically and emotionally. You will work closely with teaching staff to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment while adapting resources to meet individual needs. With a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

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Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs like ASD or ADHD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEND.
• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access the curriculum, develop independence, and thrive both academically and emotionally. Starting ASAP.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs

• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs

• Foster a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

• Assist with personal care and mobility, where required

• Monitor and record pupil progress and share feedback with the class teacher and SENCO

• Contribute to the planning and review of individual learning plans and support strategies

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language)

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient attitude

• Strong communication and teamwork skills as a SEND Teaching Assistant.

• The ability to remain calm and positive under pressure

• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to inclusion

• A relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent) is desirable

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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