SEND Teaching Assistants

Senploy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being support

Referral bonus (£50 Amazon voucher)

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs in Norwich and surrounding areas. You will work under teachers to deliver differentiated activities, helping pupils access learning and build confidence through tailored support across multiple settings.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, adaptability across classrooms, and a proactive, reliable attitude. Opportunities range from short-term to longer placements with a focus on inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, speech and language needs.
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confident using behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies.
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and accessible learning activities.
• Help implement individual education plans and personalised support strategies.
• Support pupils with communication, sensory, physical, cognitive, or social needs.
• Promote a calm, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share information with staff.
• Contribute to wider school routines during longer‑term placements.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Safeguarding focus

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available 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 be supporting pupils in Norwich and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop confidence through tailored SEND support.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and accessible learning activities
• Help implement individual education plans and personalised support strategies
• Support pupils with communication, sensory, physical, cognitive, or social needs
• Promote a calm, inclusive, and positive learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share information with staff
• Contribute to wider school routines during longer‑term placements

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Understanding of strategies for autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Confident using behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
• Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages
• Professional, reliable, and proactive
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Stand Out with Step Teachers

At Step Teachers, we're proud to be the only education recruitment agency in Norfolk offering Step On training, part of the County's respected Norfolk Steps behaviour management programme to all teachers and support staff who register with us. What is Step On? Step On is an evidence‑based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive. Why Step Teachers? We don't just help you find work; we invest in your professional development. Through our partnership with Norfolk Steps, we equip teachers and support staff with skills recognised across Norfolk's schools, helping you make a meaningful impact from day one.

Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education - meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance. All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.

Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk

• A competitive salary - depending on experience
• Well‑being support - access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal
• Recommend a friend to receive a £50 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!