SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Hertford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for full-time, long-term roles in Hertford and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with SEND across different school settings, promoting inclusion and safeguarding.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, resilience, empathy, and strong communication skills, with qualifications such as Team Teach or CACHE Level 2/3. You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to support pupil progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children with SEND in educational settings.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and a calm approach to challenging behaviour.
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Holds relevant training or qualifications (e.g. Team Teach, Step On, CACHE Level 2/3).
• Is committed to promoting pupil well-being and progress.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs including ASD, SEMH, MLD and SLD.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation in learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently.

Skills

SEND experience

Resilience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Team Teach

Step On

CACHE Level 2/3

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-time, long-term roles starting as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings in Hertford and the surrounding areas.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs including ASD, SEMH, MLD and SLD
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement individual support plans
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation in learning activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Has experience supporting children with SEND in educational settings
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and a calm approach to challenging behaviour
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Holds relevant training or qualifications (e.g. Team Teach, Step On, CACHE Level 2/3)
• Is committed to promoting pupil well-being and progress

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.