SEND Teaching Assistant – September Start

Melton Mowbray

£400 – £550 per week
Pay rates shown are dependent on qualifications and recent experience.

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

About the Role

Connex Education is in partnership with a vibrant Primary School within the Melton Mowbray area to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support on a regular relief cover basis starting in the September term.

You will have strong teamwork skills, as the school has a key focus on collaboration to achieve both student and school goals. This school is at the heart of a thriving and creative community, and successful candidates will be expected to meet high standards and support the ambitious expectations of staff and governors alike. A key aim of the school is to ensure all learners receive focused support to help them make excellent progress.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to create a positive learning environment that promotes the academic, social, and emotional development of each child.

At Connex Education, we value the important role Teaching Assistants play in helping children improve within school and build confidence outside the classroom to reach their full potential.

Assignment Details

• September 2026 start

• Flexible supply and relief cover opportunities

• 1:1 support and small group intervention work

• Potential for placements to extend for a full term or academic year

• Opportunity for permanent positions for the right candidate

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive weekly PAYE payments

• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package, including over 24 CPD courses

• Funded formal qualifications, including:

  • Level 2 SEND

  • Level 3 Teaching and Learning

  • Level 4 HLTA

  • Level 5 TEFL

• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course

• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for working within a modern classroom

• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme – receive £200 in vouchers for every successful referral who completes 10 days of work

Person Specification

• Experience working within an educational setting with children aged 4–11 years

• Willingness to support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Knowledge of Phonics and Read Write Inc desirable

• Organised, reliable, and proactive

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one

• A positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile

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

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follows Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

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.