SEND Teaching Assistants

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Step Teachers in Welwyn Garden City is seeking flexible SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply across local schools. You will provide dedicated support to pupils with SEND, help them access the curriculum, and work closely with teachers to implement IEPs and behaviour strategies.

The role pays weekly via PAYE, with pay reflecting experience. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, DBS Update Service, and a patient, empathetic approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly in a 1:1 capacity.
• Knowledge of a range of SEND needs including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and pupil needs.
• Relevant qualifications in education or child development are desirable.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEND.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving learning goals.
• Foster positive relationships to build confidence and engagement.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to monitor progress.
• Promote inclusion and independence in learning and social situations.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 capacity

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathetic

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Education/child development qualification desirable

Job description

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Day-to-day supply from as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings in the Welwyn Garden City area.

Duties as SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their learning goals
• Foster positive relationships to build confidence and engagement
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where required
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to monitor progress
• Promote inclusion and encourage independence in learning and social situations

Ideal SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly in a 1:1 capacity
• Knowledge of a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and pupil needs
• Relevant qualifications in education or child development are desirable
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

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.