SEND 121 Teaching Assistant


Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Salary:	£85.50 to £100 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Upminster, RM14 2QB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

Here is a successful primary school for pupils aged 5–11, offering a caring and inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is part of a well-established multi-academy trust and is recognised for its strong community values and supportive ethos.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was recognised for maintaining a high standard of education and providing a nurturing environment that supports pupils' wellbeing and achievement.

Duties as a SEND 121 Teaching Assistant:

Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with SEND
Help the pupil access learning and engage positively in classroom activities
Work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement support strategies
Support the pupil's academic, social, and emotional development
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Ideal SEND 121 Teaching Assistant:

Essential: Previous SEND experience
Experience supporting children with additional learning needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not required
Patient, caring, and adaptable approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
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. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

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