SEN TA/SEN Support Worker

Connex Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant in Stockton-On-Tees to support students with profound learning difficulties. The role requires patience, empathy, and experience working with individuals with special educational needs. Candidates will work on a 1:1 basis with their allocated pupil within a small class. The position offers weekly pay and opportunities for professional development in an inclusive educational setting.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to accredited CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Refresher training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students with profound learning difficulties.
• Work on a 1:1 basis with allocated pupil.
• Assist within a class of up to 5 students and a teacher.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with SEN

Behaviour management skills

Time management skills

Communication skills with young people

Calm and resilient nature

Education

Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Stockton-On-Tees

Up to £500 per week

About the role

Connex Education is seeking a dedicated full-time SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialised Stockton pupil referral unit, starting September 2025. This vital role, paying up to £475 per week, focuses on supporting students with profound learning difficulties and complex special educational needs. Working with students who have profound learning difficulties requires exceptional patience, empathy, and specialised skills. You’ll be supporting young people who may have severe cognitive impairments, multiple disabilities, or complex medical needs that significantly impact their learning and daily functioning.

If you are compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant then apply today!

About the School/Organisation

The school offers a specialist environment with individualised learning plans, therapeutic interventions, and an experienced, supportive team.

Assignment Details

This two day role (Monday/ Friday) provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in at-risk learners’ lives within a dedicated SEN setting. The full day is 8:30am-3:30am.

Candidates must be based in Teesside or surrounding areas. Apply if you’re passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable young people.

You will be on a 1:1 basis with your allocated pupil, within a class of up to 5 and a teacher.

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.