Compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant | Inspire & Support

TESOL International Association; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free SEND Toolkit access

Funded qualifications (Level 2 SEND, 3

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist educational setting in North Somerset from September 2026. The role supports children aged roughly 4–19 with ASC, SLD, PMLD, and other needs, across day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements.

You’ll help pupils access education, develop independence, and achieve goals in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates bring a patient, caring approach, strong teamwork, safeguarding awareness, and a

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and student needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged approximately 4 to 19 with a range of learning needs in North Somerset.
• Contribute to a nurturing and supportive environment enabling access to education.
• Assist with managing behaviour and implementing planned activities across settings.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding

DBS Update Service

Right to work in UK

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist educational setting in North Somerset from September 2026. The role supports children aged roughly 4–19 with ASC, SLD, PMLD, and other needs, across day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements.

You’ll help pupils access education, develop independence, and achieve goals in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates bring a patient, caring approach, strong teamwork, safeguarding awareness, and a