SEND Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant with experience supporting students with autism to join a welcoming school on a long-term, temporary, ongoing basis, starting in November 2025.This is a happy, calm, and safe school where pupils are well supported and enjoy learning. Staff tailor the curriculum to meet individual needs, with a strong focus on communication. High expectations and consistent behaviour support help pupils achieve well and prepare confidently for secondary school.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with autism, helping them to engage and succeed in their learning.

Implement individual education and support plans under the guidance of the class teacher and SEN team.

Use patience, structure, and understanding to help pupils manage sensory and communication needs.

Encourage social interaction and emotional development in a nurturing environment.

Work closely with teachers, parents, and support staff to promote consistency and progress.

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

Experience working with students with autism or in a SEND setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a SEND Teaching Assistant.

A calm, patient, and compassionate approach.

Ability to adapt support to meet the individual needs of each child.

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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