SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Connex Education is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant in Stockton-On-Tees to support KS3/KS4 children with special educational needs at risk of exclusion. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development and is suited for passionate, experienced individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to accredited CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with SEN.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Team Teach trained preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children using EHCPS to meet their goals.
• Work full-time Monday to Friday starting September 2025.
• Assist young people with varied special educational needs.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Resilience

Education

Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Stockton-On-Tees

Up to £500 per week

About the role

Connex Education is working with a pupil referral unit who are seeking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant working with children from KS3/KS4 who are at risk of exclusion or permanent exclusion from mainstream schooling.

If you are looking for a full-time role and are based in the Teesside area, or surrounding areas, then this job might just be for you!

About the School/Organisation:

The school caters for KS3/KS4 pupils with a range of learning difficulties who are functioning below age-related expectations, including SEMH. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children using EHCPS in order for them to meet their goals.They are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is hardworking, resilient and who is passionate about making difference in children’s lives.

Assignment Details:

The position requires you to work full time Monday – Friday from September 2025 (times will be given prior to the start date).

It is important that you are comfortable and experienced working/supporting young people with varied special educational needs as many of the pupils you support will have SEND / SEMH.

In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you:

• 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

As a successful SEND Teaching Assistant with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess:

• Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant
• Have experience working with individuals with SEN
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Confident in your behaviour management skills
• Calm, resilient and able to communicate well with young people
• Hold a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one through Connex
• Team Teach trained- preferred
• Be able to show proof of work in the UK

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. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.

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