Connex - North East
Trained Pyschologist / SEND Support Worker Role
Up to £500 per week
About the role
Connex Education is seeking a dedicated part-time/full-time SEN Support Worker with a psychology background, you’ll work directly with children and young people with special educational needs, applying evidence-based approaches to support their learning, emotional regulation, and social development.
Your psychology knowledge will be invaluable in:
- Understanding cognitive and developmental stages to tailor support appropriately
- Recognizing behavioural patterns and implementing positive behaviour strategies
- Supporting emotional wellbeing using therapeutic approaches
- Applying learning theories to create effective educational interventions
- Building rapport through understanding of attachment and relationship dynamics
- Contributing insights to multidisciplinary team assessments and planning
About the School/Organisation:
The school offers a specialist environment with individualised learning plans, therapeutic interventions, and an experienced, supportive team.
Assignment Details:
This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in at-risk learners’ lives within a dedicated SEN setting.
Candidates must be based in Teesside or surrounding areas. Apply if you’re passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable young people.
You will be on a 1:1 basis with your allocated pupil, within a class of up to 5 and a teacher.
In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you:
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid weekly
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform
- Career progression opportunities via our conversion
- courses
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
- Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
As a successful SEND Teaching Assistant with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess:
- Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant
- Degree in Psychology (or currently studying towards one)
- Passion for working with children and young people with SEN
- Understanding of child development, learning theories, or behavioural psychology
- Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviours
- Commitment to inclusive education and neurodiversity
- Previous experience with children
If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, 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. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.
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