SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Hartlepool to provide one-on-one support for pupils with special educational needs. This full-time position requires relevant experience and offers competitive pay and benefits, including training opportunities and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development courses

Career progression via Care to Classroom course

Wellbeing programme and refresher training

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in school or similar setting.
• Ability to work 1:1 with children with additional needs.
• Willingness to obtain a current DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND.
• Contribute to education health care plans.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO and specialists.

Skills

Confidence working with small groups

Knowledge of Special Needs

Education

Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant(KS2)

Hartlepool

Up to £500 per week

About the role

Connex Education is working with a mainstream primary school in the Hartlepool area who are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time, working with a child with SEND needs on a 1:1 basis. You MUST have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

About the school

A Hartlepool primary school seeks a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs. You’ll work closely with the SENCO, contribute to education health care plans, and join a supportive team of specialists. The role involves working with individuals and small groups in a nurturing environment focused on helping every child thrive.

Assignment Details

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday, the right candidate MUST be able to work form 8:30am – 3:30pm. Experience working in KS2 is essential for this role however we will also consider KS1 experience. This role will be ongoing with a September start.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package compromising over 19 courses
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Hold a Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant – desirable
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a school or similar setting
• Be confident working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Good Knowledge of different types of Special Needs
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

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

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 determined on qualification and experience

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