SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent education agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work full-time in Mirfield. The role involves providing 1:1 support to a child with autism, fostering a positive relationship to cater to their individual learning needs. Candidates should have experience working with children, particularly those with autism, and hold a current DBS check. This position offers a competitive salary and development opportunities in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Access to SEND Toolkit skills development

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• 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.
• Have experience of supporting pupils with autism.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a child with autism.
• Build a positive relationship with the child.
• Support children's individual learning needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Experience supporting pupils with autism

DBS on the update service

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Mirfield

Up to £650 per week depending on experience.

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education are supporting a mainstream primary school in Batley in appointing an SEN Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis.

About the school

This welcoming Primary school is located in Mirfield and has a community feel. The school focuses on supporting children throughout their learning journey ensuring that each child is catered for their individual needs. AS a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working 1:1 with a child with autism. The school is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can build a positive relationship with the child and has sensory knowledge.

Assignment details

This role is long term assignment starting ASAP – July 2026.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly. Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses.
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
• 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 autism.

Protected characteristics statement

If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today.

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

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.