SEND Teaching Assistants

Step Teachers; Soham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellbeing services

Job summary

A respected educational recruitment agency in Soham is seeking a Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. This role offers flexible opportunities to work across various school settings and involves assisting teachers in delivering tailored learning activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and a commitment to safeguarding children. Competitive pay and access to exclusive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Understanding of EHCPs, differentiation, and inclusive practice.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Caring, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Qualifications in education, childcare, or SEND support are desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in various settings.
• Assist class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Contribute to observations and progress tracking.
• Work closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Caring, patient, and resilient approach

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or SEND support

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time, ongoing roles starting as soon as possible. These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a meaningful impact across different school settings. You’ll be working with a range of schools in and around Soham, supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs in mainstream or specialist settings
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care and mobility needs where required
• Contribute to observations and progress tracking
• Work closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children with SEND in an educational setting
• Understanding of EHCPs, differentiation, and inclusive practice
• A caring, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or SEND support are desirable
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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 weekly pay is processed 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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