Sen Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50+ CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing guidance

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Great Barr, Birmingham. The role focuses on supporting pupils with complex SEN and challenging behaviour, helping with learning, social and emotional development.

The role requires patience, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, with classroom support and personal care as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with children with SEN and complex needs.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged pupils with complex SEN needs in class.
• Manage challenging behaviour and promote positive conduct.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group classroom support.
• Assist with emotional regulation, social skills and learning.
• Work closely with teachers to provide consistent, tailored support.
• Provide personal care when required.

Skills

SEN experience

Complex needs

Behaviour support

One-to-one support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs | Great Barr

Pay: £95-£105 per day
Location: Great Barr, Birmingham - B42
Job Type: Full-time, long-term
Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Start Date: ASAP

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & Challenging Behaviour

Connex Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Great Barr, Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SEN experience who is confident supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviour. The school provides a structured learning environment where staff work together to support pupils' educational, social and emotional development.

We are looking for a patient, resilient and enthusiastic individual who can build positive relationships with pupils, manage challenging situations calmly and help children overcome barriers to learning.

The Role:

• Supporting primary-aged pupils with complex SEN needs.
• Managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive behaviour.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group classroom support.
• Helping pupils with emotional regulation, social skills and learning.
• Working closely with teachers to provide consistent, tailored support.
• Providing personal care when required.

Requirements:

• Strong previous experience working with children with SEN and complex needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• A valid enhanced child workforce DBS, or willingness to complete the required checks.

Why Join Connex Education?

• £95-£105 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time, long-term work offering consistency and the opportunity to build relationships with pupils.
• 50+ free online CPD courses to develop your SEN knowledge and skills.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Ongoing guidance if you need advice or support in your role.
• Further opportunities across a range of schools and educational settings.

We welcome applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors and candidates with relevant support work experience.

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.