Primary SEN Practitioner

Connex Education; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Connex Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Practitioner to support pupils with additional needs across primary settings in Nailsea & Backwell. You will deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions, adapt activities to individual needs, and collaborate with teachers and SEN professionals to foster inclusion.

Ideal candidates will have SEN experience, a calm, patient approach, and strong communication skills to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children with SEN.
• Calm, patient and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs in primary settings.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Assist with planning and adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Encourage communication, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Primary education support

Communication skills

Job description

Primary SEN Practitioner

Location:Primary SEND & Mainstream Inclusion Settings

Daily Rate: £93 – £110

Start dates: September 2026

About the Role
Connex Education are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SEN Practitioner – Primary Education Support to work across a range of primary schools in Nailsea & Backwell.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early intervention, inclusion, and helping children with additional needs access learning in a way that works for them. You will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, ensuring they can thrive in a nurturing and structured environment.

Connex is also exclusively supporting Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust from September, so opportunities in these schools will also be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs in primary settings
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions
• Assist with planning and adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Encourage communication, independence, and engagement in learning
• Help maintain a calm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment

How Pupils May Present (Primary SEN Needs)
You will be working with children who may present with a wide range of needs across communication, learning, social interaction, and emotional regulation.

Pupils may:

• Be diagnosed with Autism (ASC) and require structured routines and visual support
• Present with ADHD, showing difficulties with attention, impulse control, or hyperactivity
• Experience Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), requiring simplified instructions or alternative communication methods
• Have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulty managing emotions
• Struggle with transitions, changes in routine, or sensory sensitivities
• Require support to access learning at a developmentally appropriate level
• Benefit from consistent reinforcement, positive behaviour strategies, and nurturing relationships

Your role is to understand behaviour as communication and to support each child in developing confidence, regulation skills, and a positive experience of school.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with primary-aged children (SEN experience highly desirable)
• A calm, patient and supportive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt learning and behaviour strategies to individual needs
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and child development
• Team player who can work closely with teachers and SEN professionals

Why Work for Connex Education (SEND Focus)

Working with Connex Education gives you access to meaningful opportunities across a wide range of specialist and mainstream settings. We are committed to placing staff where they can make the greatest impact.

• A variety of SEN and primary school settings across North Somerset
• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle and experience level
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression
• A strong focus on inclusive education and pupil wellbeing

Working in partnership with Connex Education, we are committed to improving outcomes for children with additional needs and supporting staff to succeed in rewarding roles.

Equal Opportunities

Connex Education is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or ethnicity.

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.