Year 6 SEND Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive deals

Well-being services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd. is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a friendly primary school in England. This full-time position starts immediately and runs until Christmas, with potential extension until Easter.

You will support pupils with SEND, work with individuals and small groups, and help students access the curriculum while promoting safeguarding and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, good communication skills, patience, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Previous SEND experience is essential.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs such as ASD/ADHD/SEMH or speech and language difficulties is desirable.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs within the classroom.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and engagement.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities.
• Support communication, social skills, and emotional wellbeing.
• Implement strategies provided by the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Immediate Start Initially Until Christmas Potential Extension Until Easter

Hereis a friendly and supportive primary school for pupils aged 4-11 that is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all children can thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the care, support, and encouragement needed to succeed academically and personally.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was recognised for its strengths in Personal Development and Early Years Provision, alongside its commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs within the classroom
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning and engagement
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities
• Support communication, social skills, and emotional wellbeing
• Implement strategies provided by the class teacher and SENDCo
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous SEND experience is essential
• Experience supporting children with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, or learning needs is desirable
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• 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 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.