SEND Learning Support Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free SEND Toolkit training

Wellbeing programme and refresher培训

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants in Cardiff to support learners with a range of needs in a SEND school. The role involves assisting across Key Stages, facilitating hands-on activities, and helping pupils engage with the curriculum.

Ideal candidates have experience in mainstream education or care/support roles, with a DBS check and EWC registration preferred. Immediate start possible with correct documentation. Long-term roles available.

Qualifications

• Experience with ALN/SEMH is advantageous.
• Willing to start immediately with the correct documentation.
• Suitable for those from mainstream education or care/support backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support learners across all Key Stages in a SEND setting.
• Assist with a wide range of curriculum activities and hands-on learning.
• Encourage pupil engagement and foster personal development.
• Provide consistent support while challenging learners appropriately.

Skills

Care / Support background

ALN/SEMH awareness

Learning support

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

EWC registered

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants

Cardiff

£462.80 per week

To apply, you must show right to work in the UK

About the role

Connex Education is partnering with a SEND school in Cardiff to recruit dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants. While direct experience in special educational needs is not essential, a strong understanding of learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges is highly advantageous. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in mainstream education or those who have experience in care or support roles. This role is to start immediately if you have the correct documentation. Longterm roles and day to day positions available.

About the school

The schools we work with are committed to empowering ambitious learners and fostering a love for lifelong learning. With a nurturing ethos that prioritizes both confidence and wellbeing, our schools support pupils with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can present challenges, it offers outstanding job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Assignment details

As a Teaching Assistant in a SEND school, we’re seeking adaptable individuals who are confident working across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about supporting a wide range of curriculum activities and encouraging pupils to engage in enriching, hands‑on experiences. The ideal candidate will provide consistent support while also challenging learners appropriately to foster meaningful progress and personal development.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person specification

• Aged 19 and over
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Care / Support Worker Background
• DBS for Child and Adult on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

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. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.