SEND Teaching Assistant - Flexible Roles, Weekly PAYE

Step Teachers Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across Barnet and surrounding areas. Roles include both full-time and part-time positions, with weekly PAYE salary dependent on experience.

You will assist teachers, provide one-to-one and small group support, and help pupils engage with learning while promoting wellbeing and safeguarding across settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND in school or care settings.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Help pupils engage with the curriculum and develop independence
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across Barnet and surrounding areas. Roles include both full-time and part-time positions, with weekly PAYE salary dependent on experience.

You will assist teachers, provide one-to-one and small group support, and help pupils engage with learning while promoting wellbeing and safeguarding across settings.