Sen Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

TA Toolkit access

Funded qualifications

TA to Tutor progression

Wellbeing programme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is partnering with a vibrant primary school in Ashby-de-la-Zouch to recruit a Teaching Assistant for regular relief cover, starting ASAP. The role focuses on SEN support and 1:1 pupil assistance within an inclusive classroom.

You will join a team emphasising collaboration to meet ambitious student progress goals, while maintaining high standards and a supportive, safe learning environment for every child.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment with children aged 4–11.
• Willing to support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc (RWI).
• Current Enhanced DBS on update service or willing to obtain a new one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support or small group assistance to pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Support children with SEN to enable progress and inclusion.

Skills

1:1 support

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Phonics

RWI phonics

Education

DBS check (Enhanced)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

£400- £550 per week

Pay rates shown are dependant on qualifications and recent experience.

About the role

Connex Education is in partnership with a vibrant Primary School within the Ashby-de-la-Zouch area to recruit a Sen Teaching Assistant providing 1:1 support to work on a regular relief cover basis starting ASAP.

You will have strong teamwork skills as the school in question has a key focus on teamwork and collaboration to be able to achieve student and school goals. This school is at the heart of a thriving and creative community, and you will need to meet high standards and match the ambitious expectations alongside the staff and the governors. A key ethos and aim for this school are to ensure all learners are provided focused support to ensure excellent progress is made.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a dynamic and inclusive classroom setting. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.

At Connex Education we value the role Teaching Assistants have in Children’s improvement in school and confidence outside the classroom to reach their full potential.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 24 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Experience working in an educational environment with children aged between 4 and 11 years.
• Be willing to support on a 1:1 basis or work in small groups with children
• Have behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc
• Be organised and reliable
• Have a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
• Willing to go the extra mile!

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 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.