SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to exclusive deals

Comprehensive well-being services

Referral bonus for recommending friends

Well-being services

Job summary

A reputable teaching recruitment agency is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across Camden. These roles are available full-time or part-time and are suited for individuals passionate about education. Responsibilities include providing tailored supports, assisting teachers, and promoting a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships. Access to exclusive deals and well-being services is also offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of supporting children with special educational needs.
• Understanding of strategies to support pupils with additional needs.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist in delivering inclusive lessons and adapting resources.
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment.
• Implement IEPs under guidance from teaching staff.
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Strong understanding of strategies for supporting pupils

Excellent communication skills

Patience and empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistants – Full-time or Part-time, starting as soon as possible

We are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across a variety of primary and secondary school settings in Camden and the surrounding areas. These flexible opportunities are ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact and enjoy working in diverse educational environments.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Assist teachers in delivering inclusive lessons and adapting resources
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) under guidance from teaching staff
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment for all learners
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in an educational setting
• Strong understanding of strategies for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake training
• 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.

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