Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Access to free CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression

Refer a friend £200 vouchers

Job summary

Connex Education are working in partnership with a Primary SEND School in Wirral who are seeking a Full-time SEND TA to join their team as soon as possible. The role will consist of supporting in a mixed KS1/Lower KS2 class, supporting pupils with social/communication needs and Autism.

This is a full-time role and with an immediate start date and will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. The role will be for at least 1 term with the potential of a direct contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting primary children with Autism and social/communication needs.
• Able to use a range of communication methods to help break down barriers to learning.
• Have the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Be able to manage behaviour, using positive distraction techniques and creating a calm learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a mixed KS1/Lower KS2 class.
• Support pupils with social/communication needs and Autism.
• Help maintain a calm, supportive learning environment and manage behaviour when needed.

Skills

Autism support

Communication methods

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Job description

Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant

Wirral

£450-£475 per week depending on experience

You must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role:

Connex Education are working in partnership with a Primary SEND School in Wirral who are seeking a Full-time SEND TA to join their team as soon as possible. The role will consist of supporting in a mixed KS1/Lower KS2 class, supporting pupils with social/communication needs and Autism.

About the School:

This specialist Primary School strive to provide pupils who have an EHCP with the highest quality of teaching and learning. They use a variety of approaches in a caring and close-knit community, supporting children’s sensory and emotional needs. As a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant at this School, you will support an exciting and interesting curriculum and help pupils develop essential life skills.

Assignment details:

This is a full-time role and with an immediate start date and will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. The role will be for at least 1 term with the potential of a direct contract.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Access to free CPD for your development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting primary children with Autism and social/communication needs
• Able to use a range of communication methods to help break down barriers to learning
• Have the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Be able to manage behaviour , using positive distraction techniques and creating a calm learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Protected Characteristics Statement

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 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.