SEN 121 Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,185 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | King's Lynn, East Anglia, PE32 1LY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP210702CT3103-A471730-11092025 |
Summary
We are seeking a caring and patient SEN 1:1 Support Assistant to provide tailored support for a pupil with special educational needs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and socially. Starting ASAP.
Duties as a SEN 121 Support Assistant:
Work one-to-one with a designated pupil, following individual education and behaviour plans.
Support learning in class, adapting tasks to meet the child’s specific needs.
Encourage independence, build confidence, and promote positive social interactions.
Assist with personal care or mobility needs if required.
Liaise with teachers, the SENCO, and parents/carers to track progress and share feedback.
Ideal SEN 121 Support Assistant:
Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (SEN experience desirable but not essential).
Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills as SEN 121 Support Assistant.
Ability to build a trusting relationship with the child and work collaboratively with staff.
A flexible, proactive approach and willingness to learn new strategies.
Valid enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
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.
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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