SEND Support Worker — Impactful Classroom Support

Connex Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)

Free access to CPD

Support from dedicated consultant

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Job summary

Connex Education are working with a SEND School in Wirral who are looking for local carers for Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant. Pupils aged 2-11 with complex SEND needs require a supportive, child-centred approach. Personal care may be needed and flexibility to move between classrooms is expected.

The role runs 8.30am-3.30pm, starting 3rd September 2026, on a full-time temporary-to-permanent basis. Competitive weekly pay and access to CPD are included through Connex Education.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children or adults as a Support Worker.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop and succeed.
• Understanding of Special Needs and how to provide a child-centered approach.
• Be willing to provide personal care.
• Be able to work as a team with other class TAs to create a calm and engaging learning environment.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Confident in dealing with challenging behaviour, identifying triggers and using de-escalation techniques.
• Be willing to adapt and move around classrooms if needed.
• Willing to provide a DBS check via update service or apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and daily activities.
• Contribute to a calm, engaging classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Assist with personal care as required.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker

Teamwork / Collaboration

Willing to provide personal care

De-escalation techniques

Child-centered approach

DBS check update service

Job description

Connex Education are working with a SEND School in Wirral who are looking for local carers for Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant. Pupils aged 2-11 with complex SEND needs require a supportive, child-centred approach. Personal care may be needed and flexibility to move between classrooms is expected.

The role runs 8.30am-3.30pm, starting 3rd September 2026, on a full-time temporary-to-permanent basis. Competitive weekly pay and access to CPD are included through Connex Education.