Male SEN Support Worker

Connex Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant in Tees Valley to support Key Stage 3 and 4 students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have the relevant qualifications and experience working with individuals with SEN. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys. The position requires a commitment to safeguarding and will begin in January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working with individuals with special educational needs.
• Confident in behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 3 and 4 students with special educational needs.
• Help students with Education, Health and Care Plans reach academic objectives.
• Provide crucial support to prevent educational exclusion.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with SEN

Good time management

Organisational skills

Behaviour management skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant

Job description

MaleSEND Teaching Assistant

Middlesbrough

Up to £500 per week

About the role

Connex Education is recruiting for a full‑time SEND Teaching Assistant position at a pupil referral unit in the Teesside area. The role involves supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 students with special educational needs and disabilities who are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education. Candidates must be based in Teesside or surrounding areas and will work with vulnerable young people, providing crucial support to prevent educational exclusion during critical periods of their schooling. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ educational journeys.

About the School/Organisation

This full‑time position at our special educational needs school offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives. The SEN environment provides specialised support, individualised learning plans, and therapeutic interventions tailored to each student’s unique requirements. The ideal candidate will join an experienced team of educators and support staff committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing atmosphere where students with diverse learning needs can flourish.

Assignment Details

Beginning January 2026 this Monday‑Friday position involves helping students with Education, Health and Care Plans reach their academic objectives while maintaining their place in mainstream education. We’re seeking candidates with a background in supporting young people across diverse special educational needs who show determination, dedication, and genuine commitment to positively impacting children’s futures. The role provides a chance to create significant change for at‑risk learners at pivotal moments in their educational journey within a dedicated specialist setting.

In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

As a successful SEND Teaching Assistant with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess

• Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant
• Have experience working with individuals with SEN
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Confident in your behaviour management skills
• Calm, resilient and able to communicate well with young people
• Hold a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one through Connex
• Team Teach trained‑preferred
• Be able to show proof of work in the UK

If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of 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 based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership 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.