SEND Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	06 May 2026
Salary:	£90 to £120 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	05 June 2026
Location:	Feltham, London, TW14 9DN
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP234051CT3103-A499259-06052026

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants 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 children with additional needs to access learning, build confidence, and thrive within inclusive classroom environments.

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
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Implement individual support strategies and education plans as directed
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation in line with school policies
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and positive learning habits
• Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing observations with teaching staff
• Support classroom routines and contribute to wider school life during longer-term placements

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school or educational setting
• Understanding of inclusive education and SEND support strategies
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adaptable across different classrooms, year groups, and needs
• Professional, reliable, and proactive attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

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 and 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!