SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in Potters Bar. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, demonstrate resilience and empathy, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers weekly PAYE salary and access to exclusive deals related to well-being and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential.
• Demonstrates resilience and empathy when supporting pupils.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to promoting pupil well-being and progress.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with various special educational needs.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Work with teachers to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage engagement in learning activities.
• Provide tailored support in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Resilience

Empathy

Calm approach to challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Teamwork

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 Potters Bar 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
• 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.