SEND Teaching Assistant — Secondary School Growth Path

Connex Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full training

Weekly PAYE

Classroom Management Toolkit access

Wellbeing programme

Career progression

Education Consultant support

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11-16 across local secondary schools. This role offers in-class support and small group interventions, with a salary dependent on experience.

You will work with teachers to adapt materials, track progress, and contribute to EHCPs while benefiting from full training, weekly PAYE, and a clear career pathway in education.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent)
• Experience with SEND
• Safeguarding principles understood
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and empathy for inclusive education

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.)
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt materials and ensure lessons are accessible
• Support emotional and social development, building confidence and independence
• Maintain records of student progress and contribute to EHCPs
• Participate in training to enhance SEND expertise

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Inclusive education

Education

Level 2 English & Maths GCSE

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (desirable)

First aid qualification

Job description

Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11-16 across local secondary schools. This role offers in-class support and small group interventions, with a salary dependent on experience.

You will work with teachers to adapt materials, track progress, and contribute to EHCPs while benefiting from full training, weekly PAYE, and a clear career pathway in education.