SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex - Leicester

SEND Teaching Assistant

Leicester

£400- £550 per week

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

Pay rates shown are dependant on qualifications and recent experience.

About the role

Connex Education is in partnership with a vibrant Primary School within the Leicester area to recruit a Sen Teaching Assistant providing 1:1 support to work on a regular relief cover basis starting in September 2025.

You will have strong teamwork skills as the school in question has a key focus on teamwork and collaboration to be able to achieve student and school goals. This school is at the heart of a thriving and creative community, and you will need to meet high standards and match the ambitious expectations alongside the staff and the governors. A key ethos and aim for this school are to ensure all learners are provided focused support to ensure excellent progress is made.  

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a dynamic and inclusive classroom setting. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse needs. 

At Connex Education we value the role Teaching Assistants have in Children’s improvement in school and confidence outside the classroom to reach their full potential. 

Assignment Details

Our fantastic Supply Teaching Assistant roles are due to start September 2025, apply now to be put forward! For the right candidate, many of our placements have the potential to extend to cover the term or the rest of the academic year, with the opportunity to go permanent.

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

Person Specification

  • Experience working in an educational environment with children aged between 4 and 11 years.
  • Be willing to support on a 1:1 basis or work in small groups with children
  • Have behaviour management skills
  • Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc
  • Be organised and reliable
  • Have a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
  • Willing to go the extra mile!

If you are interested in this post, or would like to discuss any further opportunities, please apply today

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business

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