SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PAYE paid weekly

CPD platform access

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme and refresher трен

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking experienced SEN teaching assistants for roles across the St Helens area. The positions include 1:1 support, part-time and full-time, with hours 8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday.

Successful candidates will support pupils with SEN (ASD/ADHD) and may gain permanent opportunities in 2026/7. Competitive daily rate (£90-£110) and weekly PAYE are offered, with access to CPD and progression paths.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 TA qualification desirable; those with school experience considered.
• GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Current DBS on update service or willingness to apply via Connex.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN (ASD/ADHD), including 1:1 support.
• Assist in daily classroom routines and activities.
• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with teachers to support inclusion and learning goals.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Communication

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Role: SENTeaching Assistant

Location: St Helens

Salary: £90-110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced SEN teaching assistants for upcoming roles across the St Helens area. We are actively working with a number of primary schools across the borough who are recruiting for 1:1 specialists on a part-time and full-time basis.

These roles will involve supporting pupils with SEN (ASD/ADHD), candidates with experience in 1:1 or SEN roles is desirable. We are also particularly interested in candidates who have experience in speech and language therapy. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30. Opportunities for permanent recruitment available for the successful candidate in the 2026/7 academic year.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
• Experience working across the primary curriculum
• Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly ASD

Knowledge and skills

• Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
• Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
• Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
• Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
• Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
• Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
• Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
• Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
• Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.

Protected Characteristics Statement

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 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.