SEND Teaching Assistants
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £82.5 to £87.5 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, East Anglia, NR2 1NH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP225173CT3103-A489944-11022026 |
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 Norwich and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop confidence through tailored SEND support.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:
Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education – meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance. All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk
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 Norwich and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and develop confidence through tailored SEND support.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND
- Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and accessible learning activities
- Help implement individual education plans and personalised support strategies
- Support pupils with communication, sensory, physical, cognitive, or social needs
- Promote a calm, inclusive, and positive learning environment
- Support pupils with personal care needs where required
- Monitor and record pupil progress and share information with staff
- Contribute to wider school routines during longer‑term placements
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND
- Understanding of strategies for autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties
- Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Confident using behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies
- Adaptable across different classrooms and key stages
- Professional, reliable, and proactive
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education – meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance. All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk
- A competitive salary – depending on experience
- PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self‑employed setups
- Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
- Well‑being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal