SEND Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Littleport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a one-to-one basis in a welcoming primary school. The role focuses on enabling access to learning, supporting communication and wellbeing, and implementing strategies from the class teacher and SENDCo.

The ideal candidate will have SEND experience, strong communication skills, and a patient, caring approach to helping every child achieve their potential within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous SEND experience is essential.
• Experience supporting children on a one-to-one basis is desirable.
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare practices.
• Commitment to helping every child achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with SEND
• Assist the pupil in accessing classroom learning and activities
• Support communication, emotional wellbeing, and social development
• Implement strategies provided by the class teacher and SENDCo
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Skills

One-to-one support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Immediate Start Initially Until Christmas Potential Extension Until Easter

Hereis a welcoming primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was recognised for its positive approach to Personal Development and Early Years Provision, alongside its ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with SEND
• Assist the pupil in accessing classroom learning and activities
• Support communication, emotional wellbeing, and social development
• Implement strategies provided by the class teacher and SENDCo
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous SEND experience is essential
• Experience supporting children on a one-to-one basis is desirable
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare practices
• Commitment to helping every child achieve their potential

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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers 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.Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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.