Sen Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist school in the Brierley Hill area, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The school provides education and support in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

The successful candidates will deliver one-to-one and small-group support, assist with personal care, and help pupils develop communication, independence and social skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or adults with severe learning difficulties is essential.
• Must be comfortable providing personal care.
• A valid child and adult DBS, or willingness to obtain the required checks, is essential.
• A patient, compassionate and flexible approach.
• Experience in a care home, residential setting or specialist SEN school is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex SEN needs.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support in the classroom.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting and other daily care needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication, learning and personal development.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.
• Creating a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

PMLD experience

Personal care support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – PMLD | Brierley Hill / Dudley

Pay: £95–£105 per day, depending on experience
Location: DY5 4LX – Brierley Hill / Dudley
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate Opportunities

Connex Education is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist school in the Brierley Hill area, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

This specialist setting provides education and support for pupils with complex learning needs, helping them develop their communication, independence, social skills and confidence in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

We are looking for patient, caring and dedicated individuals who have experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and are confident providing personal care. Candidates from a care assistant or support worker background are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex SEN needs.

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support in the classroom.

• Assisting with personal care, including toileting and other daily care needs.

• Supporting pupils with communication, learning and personal development.

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.

• Creating a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children or adults with severe learning difficulties is essential.

• Must be comfortable providing personal care.

• A valid child and adult DBS, or willingness to obtain the required checks, is essential.

• A patient, compassionate and flexible approach.

• Experience in a care home, residential setting or specialist SEN school is highly desirable.

Pay and Working Hours:

• £95–£105 per day, depending on experience.

• Working hours of 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday.

• Full-time and part-time positions available.

• Opportunities for long-term placements, day-to-day supply and permanent roles.

Why Work with Connex Education?

• Free CPD training: Access to over 50 online professional development courses.

• Dedicated support: Ongoing guidance from your own recruitment consultant.

• Career development: Opportunities to gain experience and develop your skills in specialist SEN education.

• Flexible opportunities: Full-time, part-time, long-term and day-to-day work available.

If you have experience supporting individuals with severe learning difficulties and are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

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.