Sen Intervention Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Professional development courses

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN across primary schools in Weston-super-Mare. Immediate start.

You will provide targeted 1-2-1 and small-group interventions, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally, and work closely with class teachers and SEN staff.

Competitive daily rate £95–£115, 5 days per week, with ongoing opportunities and access to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs.
• Experience delivering interventions is desirable.
• Caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, consistent and supportive manner.
• Flexibility, reliability and adaptability; five days a week.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• An enhanced DBS check or willingness to complete one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Deliver targeted 1-2-1 and small-group interventions.
• Support literacy, numeracy, communication and wider learning needs.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Support social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

SEN experience

Interventions delivery

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Safeguarding awareness

Education

DBS check eligibility or enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Rate of Pay: £95–£115/day
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing Opportunities

About the Role

Connex Education is looking for a dedicated SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs across primary schools in Weston-super-Mare. This is a great opportunity for an experienced SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and make positive progress.

As a SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support through 1-2-1 and small-group interventions, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally. You will work closely with class teachers and SEN staff to provide consistent and individualised support.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as an effective SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Deliver targeted 1-2-1 and small-group interventions.
• Support literacy, numeracy, communication and wider learning needs.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Support social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies.

Requirements

We are looking for a SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant who has:

• Experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs.
• Experience delivering interventions is desirable.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, consistent and supportive manner.
• Flexibility, reliability and adaptability.
• Availability to work 5 days a week.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• An enhanced DBS check or willingness to complete one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Why Join Connex Education?

As a SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant working with Connex, you will benefit from:

• Competitive rates of £95–£115/day.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Opportunities for consistent 5-day work.
• Flexible and ongoing opportunities.
• GCA Approved Supplier.
• Free access to 70+ professional development courses.
• Wellbeing support and refresher training.
• Dedicated education consultant support.
• CV, application and interview support.
• £200 referral bonus scheme.

If you are an experienced SEN Intervention Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Weston-super-Mare, we would love to hear from you.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

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.