SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in Shepshed to provide 1:1 support to children with Special Educational Needs. This role emphasizes teamwork and aims to foster a positive learning environment where children can thrive academically and emotionally. The ideal candidate will have experience in education, strong behavior management skills, and a willingness to go the extra mile. Competitive weekly pay and numerous professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to skills development package

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment with children aged between 4 and 11 years.
• Willingness to support children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Create a positive learning environment fostering academic, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to achieve student and school goals.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 4-11

Behaviour management skills

Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc

Ability to support on a 1:1 basis

Organisational skills

Reliability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Shepshed

£400- £550 per week

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

Pay rates shown are dependant on qualifications and recent experience.

About the role

Connex Education is in partnership with a vibrant Primary School within the Shepshed area to recruit a Sen Teaching Assistant providing 1:1 support to work on a regular relief cover basis starting ASAP.

You will have strong teamwork skills as the school in question has a key focus on teamwork and collaboration to be able to achieve student and school goals. This school is at the heart of a thriving and creative community, and you will need to meet high standards and match the ambitious expectations alongside the staff and the governors. A key ethos and aim for this school are to ensure all learners are provided focused support to ensure excellent progress is made.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a dynamic and inclusive classroom setting. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.

At Connex Education we value the role Teaching Assistants have in Children’s improvement in school and confidence outside the classroom to reach their full potential.

Assignment Details

Our fantastic Supply Teaching Assistant roles are due to start ASAP, apply now to be put forward! For the right candidate, many of our placements have the potential to extend to cover the term or the rest of the academic year, with the opportunity to go permanent.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 24 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Experience working in an educational environment with children aged between 4 and 11 years.
• Be willing to support on a 1:1 basis or work in small groups with children
• Have behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc
• Be organised and reliable
• Have a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
• Willing to go the extra mile!

If you are interested in this post, or would like to discuss any further opportunities, 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.