KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026
The inspection report highlights a structured and nurturing learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and understood. Teaching and support staff use consistent routines and personalised approaches to help pupils re-engage with learning and make progress at their own pace. Leadership places strong emphasis on safeguarding, positive relationships, and continual improvement, ensuring pupils’ emotional well-being and individual needs are prioritised.
This KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant role offers a full-time, temporary to permanent opportunity starting in September 2026. The KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils with additional needs within a Key Stage 1 setting, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and feel secure within the classroom. This role is ideal for a patient and nurturing KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant who is committed to inclusive practice and supporting pupils with a range of needs.Duties as KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with SEND within a Key Stage 1 classroom
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils access learning
• Assist with differentiated activities tailored to individual needs
• Support pupils’ communication, social, and emotional development
• Promote positive behaviour, routines, and emotional regulation
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN staff to follow support plans
• Support pupils during transitions and throughout the school day
• Maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Observe and share information regarding pupil progress and well-being
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal KS1 SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within Key Stage 1
• Understanding of inclusive practice and early child development
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Flexible and responsive to individual needs
• Willingness to start on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

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 and support staff. 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!