SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers Ltd; Bourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants for part-time, long-term roles starting as soon as possible. The ideal candidates should have experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities, alongside strong communication skills. These roles provide the opportunity to support pupils in various school settings, making a meaningful impact in their development. Candidates must be patient, empathetic, and willing to support different age groups.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Access to exclusive deals and discounts

Physical and emotional well-being services

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to support pupils across different age groups and settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Assistant in delivering tailored learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Help pupils develop independence and communication skills.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to meet individual learning needs.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Understanding of inclusive education

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Part‑time, long‑term roles available starting as soon as possible

We are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants for part‑time, long‑term opportunities across Huntingdon and the surrounding areas. These roles offer the chance to make a meaningful impact in a variety of school settings, supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. If you are passionate about inclusive education and thrive in supportive environments, we would love to hear from you.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities under teacher guidance
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well‑being
• Help pupils develop independence and communication skills
• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to meet individual learning needs

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Understanding of inclusive education and behaviour support strategies
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to support pupils across different age groups and settings
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!