SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Winsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (weekly)

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Winsford to support pupils with additional needs in a dedicated SEND school. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, and is full-time, initially until term end with possible extension. The school serves 11–17-year-olds with moderate learning difficulties.

DBS checks are required. Connex Education offers CPD, dedicated consultant support, and progression opportunities, with a weekly pay rate of £450-£475 depending on

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with additional needs in a school setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Strong communication, organisational and caring approach.
• Ability to interact well with pupils and staff and work well as a team.
• DBS check: provide update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship building

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Winsford

£450-£475 per week depending on experience

About the role:

Connex Education are working in partnership with an outstanding SEND School in Winsford to recruit seeking a Teaching Assistant with an interest in supporting pupils with additional needs. This child-centered School caters for 11-17 year olds with moderate learning difficulties. This role would be suitable for a SEND Teaching Assistant who has expereince supporting primary children.

About the School:

Pupils at this School learn in a happy and engaging environment with excellent and support staff. As a SEND Teaching Assistant at this school, you will join a caring team that will enable pupils to reach their potential. All staff have high expectations and pupils are met with positive outcomes to help them thrive when they move onto mainstream college or into work.

Assignment details:

This role is a full-time and will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am- 3.30pm. This role will initially be until the end of term but could be extended. You will be required to assist in whichever class needs you so you must be flexible and able to adapt.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• CPD to help with your development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting children with additional needs in a School setting
• Be able to build positive relationships with children
• Able to communicate well, be organised and have a caring attitude.
• Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

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.

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.