Connex - Birmingham
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £425 – £550 – Dependant on experience
Location: Birmingham, Handsworth Wood
**About the role**
Connex Education is seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment. This role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will offer 1-1 support, helping students develop academically and socially, while also serving as a positive role model. The role will also involve supporting behavioural management strategies, promoting positive behaviour, and helping students regulate their emotions in line with the school’s policies. Your contribution will be key in nurturing their growth and empowering them to achieve their full potential. As a vital part of the team, you’ll help create a positive, inclusive atmosphere that supports every student’s journey.
**About the school**
This vibrant and inclusive mainstream primary school provides high-quality education that fosters both academic achievement and personal development. With a broad and balanced curriculum covering all key subjects, a strong emphasis on early literacy and numeracy, and tailored support for pupils with additional needs, the school ensures every child is supported to reach their full potential. Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, themed learning days, educational visits, and enrichment opportunities that enhance their learning experience. A dedicated and collaborative staff team works closely with families to create a safe and nurturing environment where children build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility from an early age.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
- Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
**Role Requirements**
- Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent UK Educational qualification is desirable.
- Previous experience working in Educational is essential.
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
- Experience supporting SEN is required
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
**Are you interested?**
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to [email protected]
**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.