SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free SEND Toolkit

Professional development courses

Career progression

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs across partner schools. The role is on-site, with a daily rate of £90-£120, and an immediate start.

Experience in education or care, willingness to provide personal care, and resilience are valued as you help learners with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or SEMH. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in schools or similar settings.
• Willingness to provide personal care where necessary.
• Confidence and composure when working with challenging behaviour.
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education; proof of right to work in the UK.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Personal care

Behaviour management

Empathy

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across multiple partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience in education or care, or graduates passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs.

The Schools

Partner schools support pupils with diverse needs including:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Speech and language difficulties
• Social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs

These inclusive, nurturing environments are committed to providing tailored support to help every child thrive.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in schools or similar care/education settings
• Willingness to provide personal care where necessary
• Confidence and composure when working with challenging behaviour
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude
• Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex EducationProof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)
PAYE paid weekly
Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

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.