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 Tottenham 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, behavioural, sensory, or cognitive needs
- Promote a positive, calm, and inclusive learning environment
- Assist pupils with personal care tasks where required
- Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with staff
- Contribute to wider school routines during longer-term placements
Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND
- Understanding of strategies for autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLCN, or other additional needs
- Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Confident implementing behaviour management and de-escalation approaches
- Adaptable across different key stages and school environments
- Professional, reliable, and proactive
- 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 & 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.
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SEND Teaching Assistants in Tottenham employer: Senploy
As an SEMH Teacher in London, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises the emotional and educational needs of students. The company offers competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. With a focus on restorative practices and collaboration within specialist teams, this role provides a fulfilling environment for educators dedicated to meaningful teaching.
