Connex - East Midlands
SEND Teaching Assistant
Mansfield
£525
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK
About the Role
- SEND Teaching Assistant
- 8.30 until 3.30
- This role will helping with day to day supply needs and long term supply
- Support pupils with complex needs, personal care and helping the pupils with their school day.
- Pre-school to post 16- Having moving and handling training would be an advantage or having experience working in care.
- Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons.
- Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups to enhance learning.
- Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create an inclusive classroom environment.
- Preparing learning resources and assisting with classroom organization.
- Supporting children with additional learning needs where required.
About the School
Details about the school including:
- SEND School
- Good Ofsted
- Modern Facilities with Sensory rooms, outdoor sensory gardens
- The school is looking for proactive staff who have a passion for SEND
- Staff have said the school is great school to work at and the school staff are very supportive with supply staff.
- Parking is on site and is on route of local public transport
- Other things of interest (but nothing too specific as this can be Googled)
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
- Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
- Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
- Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
- Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
- Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/
Person Specification
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- A L2/L3 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or exceptional relatable experience of working as a Teaching Assistant.
- Experience of working as a teaching Assistant in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms.
- Full enhanced DBS certificate.
- Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process.
- The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teaching assistant.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong rapport building skills, with pupils and with co-workers.
- A minimum of 2 school based references
Protected characteristics statement
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.
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.