SEND Teaching Assistant - Flexible Roles + Step On Training

Step Teachers Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers, Norfolk's education recruitment specialist, is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants for flexible short-term and longer placements in Norwich and the surrounding area. You will support pupils with SEND, helping them access learning and build confidence through tailored support.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, a calm, patient and nurturing approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Understanding of strategies for autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties.
• 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

Experience with SEND

Autism strategies

ADHD strategies

SEMH awareness

Calm nurturing approach

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Step Teachers, Norfolk's education recruitment specialist, is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants for flexible short-term and longer placements in Norwich and the surrounding area. You will support pupils with SEND, helping them access learning and build confidence through tailored support.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, a calm, patient and nurturing approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.