SEND Teaching Assistant

Posted 14 March 2025
Salary £77 - £90 per day
LocationIslington
Job type Teaching Assistant
Discipline Special Needs
ReferenceMP196644CT3100-A440609

Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? We are actively seeking qualified SEND Teaching Assistants for a variety of positions throughout the Islington area, working with age groups ranging from Early Years to Key Stage 2. These roles will vary from Day-to-Day supply through to long-term positions, allowing you the freedom to build a career that fits around your own schedule.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Making a positive impact on the lives of children with diverse learning needs.
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivery of activities.
• Supporting the development of children’s language and communication skills.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and providing pastoral support to children when required.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on children’s progress and achievements.

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Minimum Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as an SEND Teaching Assistant.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

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, and Devon. 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. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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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