SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 & Language Support (St Helens)

Connex Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD platform access

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Training and refreshers

Job summary

Connex Education is currently seeking experienced 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, general support staff, and also intervention TAs 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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN (ASD/ADHD) in 1:1 or small group settings.
• 2:1 general support in primary schools and intervention activities.
• Adhere to school routines, safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Classroom management

Safeguarding awareness

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Current DBS check

Job description

Connex Education is currently seeking experienced 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, general support staff, and also intervention TAs 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.