Overview
Connex Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of thriving academies and maintained primary and SEND schools in South Gloucestershire. We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential. Opportunities are available across EYFS to Post 16 settings, supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Roles can vary to suit your needs, with flexible day‑to‑day, part‑time and full‑time long‑term opportunities available.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
- Support teaching and learning across primary age groups
- Help implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
- Create a nurturing, positive and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional and behavioural development
- Use effective behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies where required
- Adapt confidently to different classroom and school settings
- Competitive daily pay rates: £95 – £110 per day
- Weekly PAYE pay
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working with children with SEND within schools or transferable experience such as social services or young offenders
- Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SPD, SEMH or communication needs
- A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Relevant qualifications or SEND training are desirable but not essential
What Connex Education Offers
- Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, including over 24 CPD courses
- Funded qualifications available such as:
- Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course
- Wellbeing support programme and refresher training for modern classroom environments
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and career goals
- Level 2 SEND
- Level 3 Teaching & Learning
- Level 4 HLTA
- Level 5 TEFL
Apply Today
Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or someone from a mainstream setting whose passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to the team to find out more on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
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. All candidates are 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.
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