Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant – Gloucestershire

Connex Education Partnership; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Flexible supply options

SEND Toolkit access

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking caring SEND Teaching Assistants for flexible supply across Gloucestershire specialist schools. You will support pupils with SEND, including autism and complex needs, in a nurturing, patient way.

Opportunities include day-to-day supply, part-time or longer placements. Prior SEND experience is desirable; transferable care or youth-work skills are welcome. DBS and training available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in supporting children with SEND.
• Confidence adapting to different learning and sensory needs.
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude.
• Willingness to undertake training and CPD.
• An Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help pupils access classroom activities and engage with learning at their own pace.
• Support development of communication, social interaction and independence.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage participation.
• Adapt approach to meet individual learning and sensory needs.
• Use calm, consistent strategies to support wellbeing and engagement.
• Assist teachers with activities and learning targets.
• Work with staff to provide consistent support.
• Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Patient demeanor

Strong communication

Team player

Willing to train

Resilient

Adaptability

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking caring SEND Teaching Assistants for flexible supply across Gloucestershire specialist schools. You will support pupils with SEND, including autism and complex needs, in a nurturing, patient way.

Opportunities include day-to-day supply, part-time or longer placements. Prior SEND experience is desirable; transferable care or youth-work skills are welcome. DBS and training available.