SEND 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:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity November 2026 Start Available

North Walsham Junior School is a welcoming junior school for pupils aged 7–11 and is part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust. The school is committed to inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and ensuring all learners receive the support they need to succeed.

The school benefits from a strong community ethos, supportive leadership team, and a collaborative approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Duties as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Work closely with class teachers and SEND staff to implement support strategies
Provide classroom, small-group, and individual support where required
Help pupils access the curriculum and engage positively with learning
Support children's social, emotional, and academic development
Encourage confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

SEND experience is essential
A minimum of 2 years' SEND experience is required
Experience supporting pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties is highly desirable
Patient, resilient, and caring approach
Strong communication and relationship-building 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. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 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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