Connex - Birmingham
SEND Teaching Assistant
£400 – £470 a week.
Location: Willenhall, Wolverhampton
**About the role**
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and live within Willenhall, Wolverhampton? ?
Do you want to play a key role in ensuring every student has the chance to reach their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you!
Connex are currently looking for a team of dedicated and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistant’s to join the team and help make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND. If you are a proactive, patient, and compassionate individual, we invite you to apply and be a part of our school community.
This role includes supporting classes with mixed age groups across KS1 and KS2 and varied needs and abilities, supporting their social, emotional and mental health.
**About the school**
We are passionate about meeting the needs of those children with the most complex needs. Our staff provide a caring and safe learning environment and work in partnership with our parents and carers to ensure that all our children are able to reach their full potential.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEND, both in and outside of the classroom.
- Assist with creating and delivering tailored learning plans that suit the needs of individual students.
- Help manage and adapt the learning environment to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all students.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to implement effective strategies for progress.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing in SEND students.
- Support students in developing social skills and participating in classroom activities
**Benefits of working with Connex**
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly.
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
- Funded formal qualification, from Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course.
**Role Requirements**
- A genuine passion for working with children with SEND.
- Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is essential.
- Previous experience working with SEN Students would be desirable.
- Team Teach trained would also be desirable.
- 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 emily.day@connex-education.com or call on 0121 456 4040 for more information.
