SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational provider in Chesterfield is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs in a specialist school. The ideal candidate will have experience with autism, ADHD, and other learning difficulties, along with strong communication and behaviour management skills. This part-time role offers a competitive daily rate alongside opportunities for professional development. If you're nurturing and flexible, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit for skills development

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with a range of additional needs.
• Strong communication skills and excellent behaviour management strategies.
• Flexible and nurturing attitude towards students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help deliver engaging, personalised learning.
• Work alongside teaching staff to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Experience with Autism (ASD)

Experience with ADHD

Experience with SEMH

Experience with PMLD

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £90 – 100 Per Day – Dependent on experience

Part time

Location: Chesterfield

About the role

Connex Education is seeking a versatile and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive local SEND school in the Chesterfield area.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience working with children with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASD)
• ADHD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
• PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• Challenging behaviours

You’ll be working alongside teaching staff to support pupils both 1:1 and in small group settings, helping to deliver engaging, personalised learning and care. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent behaviour management strategies are essential for this role.

This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, nurturing and willing to help wherever needed within a dynamic and rewarding environment.

About the School

The School is a specialist educational setting supporting young people with Autism, ADHD and Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD). With a strong focus on inclusive education, they provide a nurturing, child-centred environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development

Role Requirements

• Teaching assistant Qualification is Preferred but not necessary.
• Proven experience working within a SEND classroom as a Teaching Assistant or care background.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom.
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to frances.lamb@connex-education .com

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.