SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work with Year 1 pupils with behavioural and SEN needs. The role offers competitive daily rates, PAYE weekly payments, and access to professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children, hold a DBS certification, and have Maths and English GCSE Grade C or equivalent. This assignment is expected to last from October 6th until December 2025, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to accredited CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to provide a new one.
• Previous experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with Year 1 pupils with behavioural and SEN needs.
• Provide support in a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Supporting pupils with SEN needs

DBS certification

Education

Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Connex Education are supporting a mainstream primary school in Guisley in appointing an SEN Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will be working in Year 1 with pupils with behavioural and SEN needs.

About the school

This welcoming Primary school is in Guisley and provides a inclusive and nurturing learning environment. The staff and parents work together closely to ensure each child achieves their full potential.

This role is long term assignment starting 6th October – December 2025 initially with the potential to continue for the right person.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one
• Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent
• Hold previous experience of working with children and young people
• Have experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs

Protected characteristics statement

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today or call Chelsea on 01924 948 016

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