SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support in Primary

Connex Education; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Weekly PAYE

Free TA toolkit courses

Funded qualifications (Level 2-5)

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs in a dynamic primary school setting in the Loughborough/Leicester area. The role involves 1:1 support and small-group work, contributing to a positive learning environment and strong teamwork.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, meet DBS/background checks requirements, and start ASAP on a relief cover basis with potential extension to the term or year.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational environment with children aged 4–11.
• Willing to support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Good behaviour management skills.
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read Write Inc.
• Be organised and reliable.
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain) on update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Support progress in academic, social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with staff to meet school goals.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Phonics knowledge

Read Write Inc

Behaviour management

Organised

Reliable

DBS check

Job description

Connex Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs in a dynamic primary school setting in the Loughborough/Leicester area. The role involves 1:1 support and small-group work, contributing to a positive learning environment and strong teamwork.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, meet DBS/background checks requirements, and start ASAP on a relief cover basis with potential extension to the term or year.