Connex - East Midlands
SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Arnold
Pay: Up to £525 per week, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:20pm
Contract: Day-to-day with long-term opportunities
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school. This role involves supporting pupils with their day-to-day learning, behavioural and emotional needs while working alongside experienced teaching staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will be calm, resilient and proactive, with the ability to think on their feet and build positive relationships with young people who require additional support. This role is based within the school’s primary site, supporting pupils from Year 1 through to Year 7 (Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3).
Role Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3.
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to help pupils engage with learning.
- Supporting pupils with their behavioural and emotional needs throughout the school day.
- Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons.
- Preparing learning resources and supporting classroom organisation.
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement.
- Supporting children with additional learning needs to achieve their individual potential.
About the School
This specialist SEND school has built a strong reputation for providing a supportive environment for both pupils and staff. The role is based within the school’s primary site, supporting pupils from Year 1 through to Year 7. The school is seeking individuals who are proactive, adaptable and confident in responding to the varying needs of pupils. Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, or experience supporting pupils with behaviours that challenge, would be highly advantageous. Connex Education has an established relationship with the school and is their first choice for supply staffing. Staff who have worked within the school consistently describe it as a welcoming, supportive and rewarding place to work.
Person Specification
To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or exceptional relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
- A minimum of two terms’ experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a British curriculum school.
- A current Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- The ability to successfully complete the Connex Education onboarding process.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills with both pupils and colleagues.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
- Two school-based professional references.
This Opportunity Would Suit Someone Who:
- Is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Can remain calm, patient and professional in a busy school environment.
- Is proactive and able to adapt to changing situations.
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
- Wants to make a genuine difference to pupils’ educational experiences.
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.