SEND Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles + Step On Training

Senploy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being support

Referral bonus (£50 Amazon voucher)

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs in Norwich and surrounding areas. You will work under teachers to deliver differentiated activities, helping pupils access learning and build confidence through tailored support across multiple settings.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, adaptability across classrooms, and a proactive, reliable attitude. Opportunities range from short-term to longer placements with a focus on inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, speech and language needs.
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confident using behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies.
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and accessible learning activities.
• Help implement individual education plans and personalised support strategies.
• Support pupils with communication, sensory, physical, cognitive, or social needs.
• Promote a calm, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share information with staff.
• Contribute to wider school routines during longer‑term placements.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Safeguarding focus

Job description

Step Teachers is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs in Norwich and surrounding areas. You will work under teachers to deliver differentiated activities, helping pupils access learning and build confidence through tailored support across multiple settings.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, adaptability across classrooms, and a proactive, reliable attitude. Opportunities range from short-term to longer placements with a focus on inclusive education.