Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Long-Term

Connex Education Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Ongoing support

Specialist training

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is working with a specialist school in Haringey, North London, to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex health needs in a caring, well-staffed specialist setting where full support and training are provided.

The role involves supporting pupils aged 4–19, working with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals to help pupils access

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within SEND, care, education or a similar setting.
• A patient, reliable and resilient approach to supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to support sensory learning, communication, mobility and personal care where needed.
• Fluent in English with clear communication skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one through the required process.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities across the curriculum under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist with sensory learning, communication activities and practical life skills.
• Provide mobility support and personal care where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals.
• Help pupils access learning at home where home-based support is required.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for pupils.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patient

Reliable

Teamwork

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is working with a specialist school in Haringey, North London, to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex health needs in a caring, well-staffed specialist setting where full support and training are provided.

The role involves supporting pupils aged 4–19, working with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals to help pupils access