SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for day-to-day supply across Enfield schools. The role involves supporting pupils with SEND in classrooms and small groups, and may lead to longer-term opportunities.

You will liaise with teachers and SENCOs to tailor support while upholding safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, strong behaviour management, and the ability to build positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND preferred.
• Strong behaviour management and differentiated learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships and stay calm.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in classroom and small group settings.
• Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure tailored support.
• Provide one-to-one assistance and help pupils engage with learning activities.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

DBS check readiness

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day Supply, Starting Immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will work across multiple schools in Enfield and the surrounding areas, providing day-to-day support with the potential for longer-term or permanent roles.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with special educational needs in classroom and small group settings


• Assist in implementing individual education and behaviour plans


• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning strategies


• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure tailored support


• Provide one-to-one assistance where required and help pupils engage with learning activities


• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable


• Strong understanding of behaviour management and differentiated learning


• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain a calm, supportive approach


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare


• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service

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.