Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Liverpool; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate paid weekly (P​

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Liverpool is seeking several flexible SEND Teaching Assistants to work across local SEND Schools. The role offers daily PAYE rate and hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm, with options for day-to-day or long-term placements.

You will support pupils emotionally, socially and academically, assist with personal care if needed, and collaborate with school staff to create a calm, engaging learning environment. DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children or young adults with additional needs in a school or residential setting.
• Ability to provide emotional support, build relationships, and help pupils reach their potential.
• Willingness to assist with personal care when required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils emotionally, socially and academically in class.
• Help break down barriers to learning and develop life skills.
• Work as part of a team with staff to maintain a calm, engaging learning environment.
• Follow school routines and implement behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Personal care support

Job description

Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant

Liverpool

£90-£100 per day depending on experience

About the role:

Connex Education are seeking several flexible SEND Teaching Assistants to work across local SEND Schools in Liverpool. We ave alot of work available to cover sickness and planned absences. This is a flexible role where you can pick and choose how many days you would like to work.

About the Schools:

The local SEND Schools we are working with cater for pupils aged 2-19 years with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, SLD, Downs Syndrome, GDD and PMLD. As a flexible SEND Teaching Assistant you will be required to support pupils emotionally, socially and academically and help break down barriers to learning. You will provide emotional support, manage behaviour, help to develop life skills and will work as a team with staff members to create a calm and engaging learning environment. You may be required to assist with personal care.

Assignment details:

We have work available now and the hours are Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. You can either work day to day or if you are looking for a long- term role we can offer both full-time and long-term. This is a fantastic opportunity to help get your foot in the door of local SEND Schools.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly (PAYE)
• Free access to CPD
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting children or young adults with additional needs in a School or residential setting
• Be able to provide emotional support, build relationships with pupils and help them to be the best version of themselves.
• Able to communicate well and be patient and able to manage behaviour
• Be willing to assist with personal care
• Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

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 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.