SEND Teaching Assistant & Carer – Lichfield

Location: Lichfield, WS13
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants & Carers to work in partnership with schools across Lichfield. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in education, health, or care—or for graduates passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

The Schools

Partner schools cater to pupils with a wide range of needs including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and language difficulties
• Sensory needs
• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges

These inclusive, nurturing settings are committed to providing supportive environments where every child can thrive. We are seeking compassionate, patient, and resilient individuals who can offer both educational and personal care support, helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and life skills.

What You’ll Need

✅ Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in schools or similar care/education settings
✅ Willingness to provide personal care where necessary
✅ Confidence and composure when working with challenging behaviour
✅ Compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
✅ Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)
PAYE paid weekly
Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
‍ Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role or would like to discuss other supply opportunities with local schools, apply today through Connex Education.

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

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.