SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive SEN team

Positive school culture

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Solihull, supporting pupils from EYFS to KS2 with complex needs. The role is full-time and long-term, offering a rewarding environment where you work with teachers, therapists, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, child-centered provision.

You will support pupils with diverse SEN, adapt activities, and help promote communication and independence, with personal care support as

Qualifications

• SEN experience in a school setting.
• Experience across EYFS to KS2 is desirable.
• Ability to support children with complex needs.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and therapists.
• Clear communication within a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with complex SEN needs.
• Working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to deliver learning.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Promoting communication, independence and emotional regulation.
• Assisting with personal care where required.

Skills

SEN experience

EYFS to KS2 knowledge

Complex needs

Excellent teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Solihull

SEN School – EYFS to KS2

Full Time | Long term

£425- £500 – per week

We are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at our specialist SEN school, supporting pupils with complex needs across EYFS to Key Stage 2.

This is a varied and rewarding role, combining class-based TA support with small group work, working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, child-centred provision.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with a range of complex special educational needs


• Working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2


• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs


• Promoting communication, independence and emotional regulation


• Supporting personal care where required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in a SEN setting, ideally with complex needs


• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum


• Confident covering classes and leading learning


• Calm, patient and nurturing approach


• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

We Offer:

• A supportive and experienced SEN team


• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities


• A positive, inclusive school culture


• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives

If you are a passionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a specialist SEN environment, we would love to hear from you.

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.