SEND Learning Support Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Tonteg, Ynysybwl; Vor Ort; GBP 19.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit

Wellbeing programme and refresher训练

Zusammenfassung

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a SEND school in Tonteg and Ynysybwl, RCT, to support learners with ALN/SEMH. The role starts ASAP for eligible candidates with the right right-to-work documentation.

You will work across Key Stages supporting a wide range of curriculum activities, fostering engagement through hands-on learning while providing consistent and appropriate challenges to promote progress.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in care or support roles is advantageous.
• Background in mainstream education welcomed.
• Willingness to obtain DBS if required.

Aufgaben

• Support learners across all Key Stages with curriculum activities.
• Encourage hands-on enrichment and active pupil engagement.
• Provide consistent support while challenging learners appropriately.

Kenntnisse

ALN understanding

SEMH awareness

Diverse learners

Ausbildung

Maths and English GCSE/CCE or equivalent

Aged 19 or over

Jobbeschreibung

SEND Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistant

Tonteg & Ynysybwl, RCT

£462.80 per week

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

About the role

Connex Education is partnering with SEND school in Tonteg which also has a site in Ynysybwl, RCT 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 asap if you have the correct documentation.

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.