SEND Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being support

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is actively seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Norfolk. This full-time, long-term role offers an immediate start and a chance to support pupils with a range of additional learning needs within a safe, inclusive learning environment.

You will work with teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored activities, support communication and social development, and help students access learning opportunities while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant: Previous SEND experience is desirable
• Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant: Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant: Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant: Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant: Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant: Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored learning activities
• Provide classroom, small-group, and individual support where required
• Promote communication, independence, and social development
• Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Help pupils access learning opportunities and achieve personal targets
• Contribute to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

Hereis a specialist provision supporting children and young people with a range of additional learning needs. The setting is committed to providing personalised support, high-quality education, and outstanding pastoral care to ensure every pupil can thrive both academically and personally.

The provision benefits from a dedicated multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment tailored to individual needs.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored learning activities
• Provide classroom, small-group, and individual support where required
• Promote communication, independence, and social development
• Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Help pupils access learning opportunities and achieve personal targets
• Contribute to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous SEND experience is desirable
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.

Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk

• A competitive salary - depending on experience
• PAYE weekly pay - no umbrella or self-employed setups
• Exclusive perks - retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
• Well-being support - access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal