Connex - Warrington
SEND Teaching Assistant
Warrington
£425 – £475 per week (dependant on experience)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education are working in partnership with SEND schools in the Warrington area. We are seeking committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with a range of additional needs in specialist education settings.
This is a flexible role, ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking for varied, rewarding work and will be on a short or long-term supply basis.
Roles may include 1:1 support, small group work, or class-based assistance within SEND schools supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH, complex needs and moderate to severe learning difficulties.
About the school
The schools in which we work with cater for pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties as well as schools which cater for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Assignment details
The schools have shifts available Monday – Friday, 8.30am until 3.30pm. They are looking for staff members who can commit to full time, or even 1-4 days per week.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid on weekly basis
- Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package, comprising over 19 courses.
- Opportunities to direct employment in our partner schools.
Person Specification
- Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs either in a school or similar setting.
- Be willing to provide all aspects of personal care.
- Have confidence working with students who display challenging behaviours.
- Be confident working in accordance with indivualised learning plans.
- Have a full enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one.
If you are interested, or would like to discuss other supply opportunities with 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 on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.