Sen Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Bryn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate (PAYE)

Free CPD access

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Job summary

Connex Education are recruiting local Support Workers to transition into Education as SEND Teaching Assistants for a School in Bury, caring for pupils aged 11-19 with complex SEND including autism. The role is full-time, 8:30am to 3:00pm, starting 3 September 2026, with on-site duties and a supportive team.

You will provide pupil support, assist with activities, and may include personal care. DBS checks are required, and Connex offers CPD and dedicated consultant support along with a

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children or adults as a Support Worker.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop and succeed.
• Good understanding of Special Needs and child-centred approaches.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Ability to work as a team with others to create a calm learning environment.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities and daily routines.
• Support pupils with personal care where needed.
• Collaborate with class TAs to maintain a calm, engaging learning environment.
• Help identify triggers for challenging behaviour and support de‑escalation.

Skills

Support work experience

Child/adult care

Teamwork

De-escalation

DBS update

Job description

About the role:

Connex Education are working with a SEND School in Bury who are looking for local support workers who are interested in working in Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant. The School caters for pupils 11-19 years with complex SEND needs. They are seeking support workers who have experience working in residential homes, hospitals or as a personal assistant.

About the School:

This School caters for pupils aged 11-19 years who have complex SEND including Autism.. They have fantastic on-site facilities and all staff work together to provide students with a calm and engaging learning environment alongside promoting independence.

As a Support Worker you will have transferable skills and we will provide you with CPD to help transition your skills into Education.

This School Support Worker role will commence 3rd September 2026, this is a full time role. The hours consist of working 8.30am-3.00pm.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly (PAYE)
• Free access to CPD
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting children or adults as a Support Worker
• A genuine passion of wanting to help children develop and succeed
• A good understanding of Special Needs and how to provide a child-centered approach
• Be willing to provide personal care.
• Be able to work as a team with other class TA's to help create a calm and engaging learning environment.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Confident in dealing with challenging behaviour, identifying triggers and using de-escalation techniques.
• Be willing to adapt and move around classrooms if needed
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

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 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.

Sen Teaching Assistant Bury, Greater Manchester, England