Connex - East Midlands
SEND Teaching Assistant
Secondary Education
Location: Mansfield
Pay: Up to £525 per week, dependent on experience
Hours: Part Time and Full Time hours available
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education are recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND school in Mansfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their personal, social and educational goals. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced teaching staff and specialist colleagues to provide personalised support for pupils with a range of complex learning needs, physical disabilities and communication requirements. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence and engage positively throughout the school day. This role requires patience, resilience and a nurturing approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and provide consistent support. Candidates must be comfortable supporting with personal care routines and moving and handling, following appropriate training and school procedures.
Role Responsibilities
• Supporting pupils across secondary and further education age ranges within a specialist SEND environment.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual targets.
• Supporting pupils with complex needs, communication difficulties and physical disabilities.
• Assisting with personal care, mobility support and moving and handling requirements where required.
• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development throughout the school day.
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and participation in classroom and wider school activities.
• Supporting communication strategies and individual learning plans.
• Preparing resources and assisting with classroom organisation.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment for all pupils.
About the School
This specialist SEND school in Mansfield provides a supportive and inclusive environment for children and young people with a range of additional needs. The school is committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential through personalised learning, specialist support and a strong focus on developing independence and life skills. Staff work collaboratively to create a caring and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop communication skills and make progress at their own pace. The school places great importance on understanding each pupil as an individual and ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people. Previous experience working within a SEND setting, supporting pupils with complex needs, personal care or moving and handling would be highly advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience supporting vulnerable individuals will also be considered. Connex Education has an established relationship with the school and is a trusted supply partner. Staff who have worked within the setting describe it as a welcoming, rewarding and supportive place to work. The school is easily accessible from Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Chesterfield and the surrounding Nottinghamshire areas.
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
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/
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.