Sen Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Wigan; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent full-time work

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

Referral scheme (£200)

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with SEN in a primary school. You will work with the class teacher, SENCo and family to follow the EHCP and help the pupil access the curriculum, build independence and confidence during their final year.

The role offers consistent full-time hours, weekly pay, and opportunities to work across multiple schools with ongoing professional development and potential for permanent placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools or similar settings.
• GCSE grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred, training provided.
• Calm, flexible, resilient with nurturing approach.
• Interest in SEN such as autism, ADHD, speech and language needs.
• Reliable team player who follows guidance and uses initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support in the classroom and around school.
• Adapt learning materials and use strategies to help the pupil access lessons.
• Support the pupil’s social, emotional and communication needs, encouraging positive relationships.
• Deliver planned interventions and record progress.
• Contribute to reviews and communicate with parents and carers.
• Support the pupil through transition planning for Year 7.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Team player

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE English/Maths C

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with special educational needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a child during their final year of primary school, helping them to access the curriculum, build independence and confidence, and prepare for a successful move to secondary school.

You will work closely with the class teacher, our SENCo and the pupil’s family, following the child’s EHCP / SEN support plan and helping them to feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support in the classroom and around school
• Adapt learning materials and use a range of strategies to help the pupil access lessons
• Support the pupil’s social, emotional and communication needs, encouraging positive relationships with peers
• Help to deliver planned interventions and record progress
• Contribute to reviews and communicate positively with parents and carers
• Support the pupil through transition planning for Year 7

About you

You will:

• Have experience of working with children in a school or similar setting (voluntary experience is welcome)
• Have a good standard of English and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent), ideally with a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, though full training can be provided
• Be calm, flexible and resilient, with a nurturing approach and a good sense of humour
• Have an understanding of, or a real interest in, SEN such as autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or social, emotional and mental health needs
• Be a reliable team player who can follow guidance and also use your own initiative
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• Consistent full-time work, Monday to Friday
• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools and broaden your experience
• Supportive team and ongoing professional development
• Potential for permanent placements

• Weekly pay with excellent rates of pay
• £200 referral scheme per referral

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.