SEND Teaching Assistant & Care Worker: Meaningful Support

Connex Education Partnership; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Free SEND professional development and

Funded qualifications (Level 2 SEND, L

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants and Care Workers to support children and young people with complex additional needs across partner schools.

You will work one-to-one or in small groups, supporting learning and independence, with opportunities for career progression, DBS checks, and training; DBS Update Service required or willingness to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals with additional or complex needs.
• Patient, calm and compassionate approach.
• Confidence handling challenging or distressed behaviour.
• Willingness to provide personal care when required.
• Current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
• Proof of the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils access learning and develop independence.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

Skills

SEND Teaching Assistants

Learning Support Assistants

Support Workers

Healthcare Assistants

Carers

Residential Care Workers

Youth Workers

Graduate with relevant experience

Job description

Connex Education Partnership in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants and Care Workers to support children and young people with complex additional needs across partner schools.

You will work one-to-one or in small groups, supporting learning and independence, with opportunities for career progression, DBS checks, and training; DBS Update Service required or willingness to apply.