SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with special needs in a nurturing environment. This role involves working with pupils aged 2 to 19, catering to their academic, social, and sensory needs. With competitive pay and opportunities for professional development, including funded qualifications and career progression, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of students. Join a supportive team and help create a comfortable and engaging atmosphere for students with varying additional needs.

Benefits

Free access to SEND Toolkit skills development package

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with Special Needs in a school setting.
• Willingness to provide personal care and manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support students with varying additional needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with staff to meet students' academic and sensory needs.

Skills

Supporting pupils with Special Needs

Managing challenging behaviour

Providing personal care

Education

Level 2 SEND qualification

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Level 4 HLTA qualification

Level 5 TEFL qualification

Job description

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Pay: £425 - £475 per week (dependent on experience)

I am working with a SEND school in Runcorn, which is in need of a number of Teaching Assistants for both full-time and part-time roles.

The school caters to pupils with varying additional needs, including Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties, aged between 2 and 19. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students both inside and outside the classroom. Staff work together to meet students' academic, social, and sensory needs in a nurturing and engaging environment.

The school is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join immediately to ensure students are comfortable, happy, and well cared for.

Benefits of working with Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate. PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses.
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, to Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course, wellbeing programme, and refresher training for modern classroom environments.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Needs in a school or similar setting.
• Willing to provide personal care.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain a new one.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not necessary.

If interested or to discuss other SEND school roles, please apply today or send a CV to danielle.mchargconnex-education.

Protected Characteristic Statements:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and business.