SEND Teaching Assistant & Carer

Connex Education; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants in Lichfield to support children with special educational needs. The ideal candidates will be compassionate, patient, and experienced in delivering personal care to develop students' independence and confidence. Enjoy competitive daily rates, access to training packages, and career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Access to SEND Toolkit skills development package

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Willingness to provide personal care when necessary.
• Ability to remain calm when working with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational and personal care support to SEND pupils.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and life skills.
• Collaborate with schools to create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Experience with SEND

Ability to support independence

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Lichfield WS13
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (Depending on Hours and Experience)

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

About the role

Connex Education is delighted to be working in partnership with schools across Lichfield to recruit SEND Teaching Assistants and Carers. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in education, health, or care—or for graduates passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Our partner schools cater to pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. These inclusive, nurturing settings are committed to providing a supportive environment where every child can thrive.

We are seeking compassionate, patient, and resilient individuals who can offer both educational and personal care support, helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and life skills.

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 and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Assignment Details

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school or similar care/education setting
• Willingness to provide personal care where necessary
• Confident and calm when working with challenging behaviour
• A compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude
• A current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today.

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 an employment agency and employment business.