SEND Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	02 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £100 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	04 March 2026
Location:	Barking, London, IG11 7LU
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP224091CT3103-A476817-02022026

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant – Daily supply cover from ASAP These flexible opportunities are ideal for teaching assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings in Barking and the surrounding areas.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across a range of school environments
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities and interventions
• Promote inclusive practices and help pupils access the curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Implement behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation techniques
• Monitor and record pupil progress and development
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Holds a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND in primary or secondary settings
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and resilience
• Understands a range of SEND needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Works effectively as part of a team and independently
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed 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!