SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Connex Education is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Birmingham. You will create engaging lessons tailored for students with diverse needs, manage classroom behaviour, and focus on both academic and emotional growth. This role offers professional development opportunities and a competitive weekly salary.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE Paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development

Funded formal qualifications available

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a SEND environment preferred.
• Capability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Strong focus on children's academic and emotional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour and maintain a productive classroom.
• Support children's academic and personal development.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective strategies

Engaging lesson planning

Supporting emotional growth

Education

Level 2 SEND qualification

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Level 4 HTLA

Level 5 TEFL

Job description

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £425 – £475 Per Week – Dependant on experience

Location: Birmingham -B76

**About the role**

Connex Education is seeking a dynamic and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Local Primary school. You will be responsible for planning high quality, engaging lessons that are tailored to the specific needs of the children. You will prioritise the academic and emotional growth of the children, preparing them for life beyond education. This role includes managing challenging behaviour, using effective strategies to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.

**About the school**

This SEND school provides a safe, inclusive environment for children aged 4 to 11 encouraging them to grow in confidence, independence, and creativity. The school takes pride in supporting both academic and personal development. The school promotes values of respect, enjoyment, and achievement while fostering curiosity, healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and pride in community. Through close partnerships with families and a broad, engaging curriculum, every child is supported to reach their full potential and become a confident, respectful individual.

**Benefits of working with Connex**

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

**Are you interested?**

If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV [e-mail]