Connex - Birmingham
SEND Teaching Assistant
£400 – £470 a week.
Location: Smethwick, Birmingham
**About the role**
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities?
Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to help every child thrive?
If so, we want to hear from you!
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in helping our students achieve their personal best in a supportive, caring, and dynamic setting based in Smethwick, Birmingham.
Connex Education are currently recruiting for Qualified and Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support in a Special Educational Needs Primary School.
In this exciting role, you will be working closely with students with mixed age groups across KS1 and KS2 and varied needs and abilitieswho need a little extra support, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Every day will be an opportunity to be part of something special – supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in ways that truly make a difference.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- A Supportive Environment: Join a team that truly cares about its students and staff – we’re all about helping each other grow!
- Professional Development: We support you in your future with training and development opportunities to help you progress in your career.
- A Positive, Inclusive Atmosphere: Our school is a friendly, welcoming place where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Make a Difference Every Day: This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to leave a lasting impact on children’s lives and be part of a community that celebrates diversity and growth.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly.
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
- Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course.
**Role Requirements**
- Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is essential.
- Previous experience working with SEN Students would be desirable.
- Team Teach trained would also be desirable.
- Previous experience working in Educational is essential.
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom.
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
**Are you interested?**
If you are interested in applying for this role based in Smethwick, Birmingham, then please apply or send your CV to emily.day@connex-education.com or call on 0121 456 4040 for more information.
