SEND Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Greater London is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils with special educational needs. This full-time, temporary position starts in December 2025 and requires experience working with SEND pupils. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to promoting an inclusive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months’ experience working with SEND pupils in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of strategies to support pupils with diverse needs.
• Committed to promoting inclusion and safeguarding children.
• Strong understanding of strategies to support pupils with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to promoting inclusion and safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist teachers in implementing personalised learning plans.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing practices across the school.

Skills

Experience with SEND pupils

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of inclusion strategies

Education

Qualifications advantageous

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term temporary position, starting December 2025

This is an excellent opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school environment. The school is committed to ensuring that every child receives the tailored support they need to thrive academically and socially. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with special educational needs
• Assist teachers in implementing personalised learning plans
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
• Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting to the class teacher and SENCO
• Promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing practices across the school

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• At least 3 months’ experience working with SEND pupils in a school setting
• Relevant qualifications are an advantage but not essential
• Ability to work flexibly across different year groups
• Strong understanding of strategies to support pupils with diverse needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to promoting inclusion and safeguarding children