SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support (Year 2)

Pinxton 

£400-£600 per week (dependent on experience)

About the role

Connex Education is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for an immediate start, providing one-to-one support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a Year 2 class at a primary school in Pinxton. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide dedicated support and make a positive impact on a child’s educational journey.

Assignment Details

This is a full-time position with an immediate start required. The successful candidate will work during school hours, providing consistent one-to-one support to help the pupil access the Year 2 curriculum and develop their learning skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering personalized one-to-one support throughout the school day
• Supporting the pupil’s learning and development across all curriculum areas
• Implementing specific SEND strategies and interventions
• Collaborating with the class teacher to adapt learning materials
• Supporting the pupil’s social interaction and integration within the class
• Maintaining detailed records of progress and interventions
• Contributing to review meetings and support plans

Person Specification

We are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant who can start immediately and who demonstrates:

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs
• A patient and nurturing approach
• Strong behavior management skills
• The ability to build trust with both pupils and staff
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility in adapting to the pupil’s daily needs

While specific qualifications are not required as we provide full training through Connex Academy, previous SEND experience is highly desirable for this immediate start position.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 24 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

If you’re available to start immediately and are passionate about supporting SEND pupils in their educational journey, please apply today. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.