SEND Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Faringdon; Hybrid; GBP 111 - 167; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high-street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Faringdon is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for day-to-day supply work. You will support pupils with special educational needs in various school environments, ensuring inclusive and engaging learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers competitive pay and access to exclusive benefits such as discounted shopping and wellness services.

Qualifications

• Understanding of a range of special educational needs and strategies to support them.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• A positive, proactive, and patient approach to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in accessing the curriculum.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated activities.
• Help manage behaviour and promote positive social interactions.

Skills

Relevant experience supporting children with SEND in school settings

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexibly across different schools and age groups

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Day‑to‑day supply across Faringdon and surrounding areas, starting as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs in mainstream and specialist provisions, helping to create inclusive and engaging learning environments.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with SEND in accessing the curriculum and achieving their learning goals
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated activities
• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support as required
• Help manage behaviour and promote positive social interactions
• Contribute to the development of individual education plans (IEPs)
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Relevant experience supporting children with SEND in school settings
• Understanding of a range of special educational needs and strategies to support them
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly across different schools and age groups
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• A positive, proactive, and patient approach to supporting pupils

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. You also gain access to exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Class Act is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.