SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across schools in Barnet. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEND and possess qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning. This role offers flexibility in full-time or part-time positions with competitive salaries and additional perks.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND in school or care settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs including autism and ADHD.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time and part-time roles available from ASAP

We are currently seeking compassionate and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs across schools in Barnet and the surrounding areas. These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who want to make a meaningful difference in inclusive learning environments.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• 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

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• 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

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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