SEND Teaching Assistant

Education Staffing; Brecon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency seeks a SEND Support Assistant for a school in Brecon. Ideal candidates will help students with diverse learning needs and engage them in various curriculum activities. This rewarding role offers a supportive environment fostering personal and academic development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development package

Wellbeing programme and refresher training

Qualifications

• Experience in care/support work is beneficial.
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• EWC registered.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with ALN and SEMH in enriching experiences.
• Adapt to working across all Key Stages.
• Balance support with appropriate challenges for meaningful learning.

Skills

Understanding of Additional Learning Needs

Support for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges

Ability to engage with curriculum activities

Education

C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

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About the role

Connex Education is working with a SEND school in Brecon to recruit an experienced SEND Support Assistant. While previous experience in special educational needs isn't essential, a good understanding of learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges is highly beneficial. This role is well-suited to individuals with a background in mainstream education, or those with experience in care or support work.

About the school

Our partner school aims to empower ambitious learners to embrace lifelong learning. With a nurturing ethos that supports both confidence and wellbeing, the school caters to pupils with diverse needs including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can be challenging, it offers exceptional job satisfaction and a truly rewarding experience.

As a Teaching Assistant in a SEND school, we’re looking for adaptable individuals who can work across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about supporting a broad range of curriculum activities and helping pupils engage in enriching experiences. The ideal candidate will balance strong support with appropriate challenges to promote meaningful learning and development.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• 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 on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

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.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.