Children’s Support Worker

Connex Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 21,612 - 22,750; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Access to SEND toolkit courses

Potential direct employment in partner

Job summary

Connex Education are recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a SEND school in Northwich. The role is flexible, with full-time or part-time supply options from September 2026, supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH, and complex needs.

The position offers 1:1, small group, or class-based assistance, with DBS checks and opportunities for direct employment in partner schools. A full DBS or Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs in a school or similar setting.
• Be willing to provide all aspects of personal care.
• Confident working with students displaying challenging behaviours.
• Confident working with individualised learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils.
• Assist small groups and class activities within SEND settings.
• Support pupils with a range of needs including ASD, SEMH, and complex needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care

Behaviour management

Individual learning plans

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Northwich

Salary: £475 – £500 per week (dependant on experience)

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education are working in partnership with a SEND school in Weaverham, Northwich. We are seeking committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with a range of additional needs in a specialist education setting.

This is a flexible role, ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking for varied, rewarding work and will be on a short or long-term supply basis.

Roles may include 1:1 support, small group work, or class-based assistance within SEND schools supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH, complex needs and moderate to severe learning difficulties.

About the school

The schools in which we work with cater for pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties as well as schools which cater for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Assignment details

The schools have shifts available Monday – Friday, 8.30am until 3.30pm. They are looking for staff members who can commit to full time, or even 1-4 days per week from September 2026.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid on weekly basis
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development package, comprising over 19 courses.
• Opportunities to direct employment in our partner schools.

Person Specification

• Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs either in a school or similar setting.
• Be willing to provide all aspects of personal care.
• Have confidence working with students who display challenging behaviours.
• Be confident working in accordance with indivualised learning plans.
• Have a full enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one.

If you are interested, or would like to discuss other supply opportunities with local schools, please apply today.

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 on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education 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.