Sen Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Wakefield Regional Council; On-site; AUD 43,893 - 57,061; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to accredited CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

Connex Education is hiring a SEN Teaching Assistant in Wakefield, South Australia. This full-time position starts in September 2026 and involves supporting a child 1:1 in a KS2 class. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN needs and hold a current DBS check.

Connex Education offers competitive pay, CPD access, and career progression opportunities, promoting a culture of inclusion and wellbeing in a dedicated teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to provide a new one.
• Experience of working with children and young people required.
• Previous experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a child 1:1 in a KS2 class.
• Promote children's social and emotional skills.
• Work full-time in a SEN school.

Skills

Supporting pupils with SEN needs

Experience with children and young people

Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Wakefield

Earn up to £650 per week depending on experience

About the role

Connex Education is working with a SEN school in Wakefield who are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work full‑time starting September 2026.

About the school

The school itself caters for pupils with a range of needs. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting a child 1:1 in a KS2 class. The school aims to develop children’s social and emotional skills. Each member of the school shares their expertise and knowledge to promote inclusion.

Assignment Details

The role is to start in September 2026 – December 2026 initially but may be extended. If you are available before September, the role has the potential to start before.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one
• Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent
• Hold previous experience of working with children and young people
• Have experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs

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.