Connex - Birmingham
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £100 – £120 Per day
Location: Birmingham
**About the role**
Connex Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support students in a mainstream secondary school, working closely with subject teachers, pastoral teams, and specialist staff to provide tailored support for young people with a range of special educational needs. You will help students access a broad secondary curriculum by adapting lesson materials, implementing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and delivering targeted one-to-one or small group interventions that promote independence, resilience, and positive behaviour. Your role will be key in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while building confidence and preparing for the next stage of their education.
**About the school**
This vibrant and inclusive secondary mainstream school provides high-quality education that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. With a broad and balanced curriculum across a range of subjects, strong support for literacy and numeracy development, and tailored provision for students with additional needs, the school ensures every young person is supported to reach their full potential. Students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular clubs, educational visits, careers guidance, and enrichment opportunities that prepare them for further education and the world of work. A dedicated and collaborative staff team works closely with families to create a safe, supportive environment where students develop confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility.
**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**
- Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is required.
- Previous experience working in Educational is essential.
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
- 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.