SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

SEND toolkit

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend £200

Job summary

Connex Education are working with a SEND Primary School in Wirral to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant starting September. You will support a class of 8 KS1 pupils with Autism, including verbal and pre-verbal learners with some behavioural challenges, in a welcoming environment.

The role runs 8.30am-3.30pm, is temp to perm, and offers a competitive weekly rate with access to our SEND toolkit, dedicated consultant support, and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, ideally in a school or care setting.
• Ability to manage behaviour and foster a positive learning environment.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and adapt to each pupil's needs.
• DBS check via update service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support a class of 8 KS1 pupils with Autism.
• Assist with learning activities and behavioural support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create a calm, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Wirral

£450-£475 per week depending on experience

To apply you must show proof of right to work in the UK

About the role:

Connex Education are working with SEND Primary School in Wirral who are looking for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This role will consist of supporting A class of 8 KS1 pupils with Autism. The pupils are both verbal and pre-verbal with some behavioural issues.

About the School:

This School caters for pupils aged 2-11 years who have complex SEND and are supported by an Education Health care plan. They have fantastic on-site facilities and actively seek opportunities beyond the classroom through community visits and real-world experiences. All staff put the children at the heart of everything they do and create a fun, calm and engaging learning environment.

Assignment details:

This SEND Teaching Assistant role will commence 3rd September 2026, this is a full time role. The hours consist of working 8.30am-3.30pm. This role is temp to perm.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting pupils with complex needs , either in a School or a social/care residential setting
• Be able to manage behaviour and foster a positive learning environment
• Be adaptable and able to quickly build a trusting relationship with pupils
• Be willing to assist with personal care
• Able to work well as a team
• Able to use a range of communication styles and adapt to each pupil
• 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 is an employment agency and employment business

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.