SEND Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	03 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £100 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	05 March 2026
Location:	Feltham, London, TW14 9DN
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP224232CT3103-A488551-03022026

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately
These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Feltham and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one-to-one and small‑group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist teachers in delivering adapted and differentiated learning activities
• Help implement individual education plans and personalised support strategies
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and communication needs
• Promote a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Assist pupils with personal care needs where required
• Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with teaching staff
• Contribute to wider school life during longer‑term placements

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Understanding of strategies for supporting needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties
• Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils
• Confident using behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
• Adaptable across different key stages and school environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development

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!