Flexible SEN Support Teaching Assistant – Primary

Connex Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible work to suit your schedule

SEND Toolkit access

Funded qualifications: Level 2/3/4/5

Referral bonus £200

GCA Approved Supplier

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting dedicated SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work within mainstream primary schools across Weston-super-Mare from September 2026. Roles include day-to-day supply, short-term placements and longer-term opportunities, providing flexibility to suit experience and availability.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and staff to provide tailored support to pupils with diverse needs, helping them access the curriculum in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach is important.
• Willingness to learn and develop SEN knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures is important.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN throughout the school day.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
• Support children with a range of learning and additional needs.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt approach to suit individual pupils and their specific needs.
• Support pupils to work towards individual targets and EHCP outcomes where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

SEND experience

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Connex Education is recruiting dedicated SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work within mainstream primary schools across Weston-super-Mare from September 2026. Roles include day-to-day supply, short-term placements and longer-term opportunities, providing flexibility to suit experience and availability.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and staff to provide tailored support to pupils with diverse needs, helping them access the curriculum in an inclusive environment.