SEND 121 Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	06 May 2026
Salary:	£90 to £120 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 June 2026
Location:	Tooting, London, SW17 8HE
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP234007CT3103-A495825-06052026

Summary

SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant – Full‑time, long‑term temporary and ongoing from September 2026

This SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to provide dedicated, full‑time support to a pupil with additional needs within a structured and supportive setting. The SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support learning, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour. This is an ideal opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant with strong experience supporting pupils with autism who is seeking a long‑term, ongoing role.

Duties as SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide one‑to‑one support for a pupil with autism throughout the school day
• Support learning activities and adapt tasks to meet individual needs
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support using agreed strategies
• Follow individual education plans and behaviour support plans consistently
• Promote engagement, independence, and confidence
• Support communication and social interaction skills
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and wider professionals
• Maintain accurate records and provide feedback on pupil progress
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• Proven experience supporting pupils with autism is essential
• Experience working as a SEND or 1:1 Teaching Assistant
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and emotional support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Willingness to commit to a full‑time, long‑term temporary and ongoing role
• Passion for inclusive education and supporting individual pupil progress

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!