SEND Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	06 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £90 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	08 March 2026
Location:	Plympton, South West, PL7 1NB
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP224669CT3103-A476853-06022026

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time, long-term supply from as soon as possible These long-term supply roles are ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants who are looking for consistency and the opportunity to build strong relationships across schools in Plympton and the surrounding areas.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs across primary settings
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement individual learning plans
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting
• Confident working across any year
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable to changing needs as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
• Able to follow safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently
• Willing to commit to full-time, long-term placements
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent are desirable

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!