Connex - East Midlands
SEND Teaching Assistant
Ironville, Derbyshire
Up to £500 Per Week
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK
About the Role
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SEND teaching assistant
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8:15 – 3:30, 5 days per week
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Starting in September 2026 and expected to continue for the entire academic year
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Working 1-2-1 with pupils requiring SEND support
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Also working in general classroom environments offering support to the pupils and class teacher
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Working in close collaboration with the class teacher and other relevant parties and stakeholders
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Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create an inclusive classroom environment.
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Preparing learning resources and assisting with classroom organization.
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Supporting children with additional learning needs where required.
About the School
This is a medium sized primary school serving Ironville and the surrounding location. The school has an Ofsted grading of ‘Good’, detailing the pupils feedback that they feel safe and that teachers are fun and kind. The school is part of the SHINE Multi Academy Trust, with whom Connex Education have an exceptional relationship upon which we have been granted exclusive rights to provide staff to all schools within the trust.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
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Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
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Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
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Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
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Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
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Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
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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:
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A L2/L3 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or exceptional relatable experience of working as a SEND Teaching Assistant.
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Experience of working as a SEND teaching Assistant in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms.
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Full enhanced DBS certificate.
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Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process.
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The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teaching assistant.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong rapport building skills, with pupils and with co-workers.
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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.