SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 1

Connex Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 11,623 - 19,372; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

CPD platform access

Weekly PAYE

Career progression opportunities

DBS support

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support Year 1 pupils in Sheffield. Part-time role, 3 days a week (Mon Tue Wed) starting September, with potential for more hours.

This position offers up to £105 per day depending on experience, with PAYE weekly and access to CPD resources. A DBS check is required and right to work in the UK must be demonstrated.

Excellent opportunity for classroom experience and progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working in a classroom environment or similar setting.
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one.
• At least 3 months experience working with young people.

Skills

Classroom experience

DBS update service

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 1 pupil

Sheffield

Up to £105 per day depending on experience

Must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

We are proud to support Inova Multi Academy Trust on an exclusive first call basis for their short & long term staffing requirements for the new academic year. This role is part time 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday but potentially more for the right candidate.

About this school

We welcome children aged 2–11 into a happy, positive and nurturing community where they feel supported, inspired and excited to learn. We celebrate curiosity, creativity and kindness, encouraging every child to aspire, believe, explore and achieve their full potential.

We place children at the heart of every decision and work closely with parents and carers to provide the very best education and a strong, supportive partnership.

Assignment details

This role is long term, part time, 3 days per week on a Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday starting in September on an ongoing basis. The role may continue further into the academic year for the right candidate, and there is the option for full time also.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Exclusive first call provider of the whole Inova MAT
• 121 Consultant for all your contact
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform, Academize!
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Have experience of working in a classroom environment or similar setting
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one
• At least 3 months experience working with young people

Protected characteristics statement

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.