Supply SEN Teaching Assistants

Connex Education; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible supply work in Burton-upon-Trent schools. This role provides the opportunity to support children with diverse learning needs, offering a nurturing environment while working with a dedicated team. Positions available until the end of the summer term, with potential for longer placements and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

PAYE – paid weekly

Choose your own schedule

Access to 70+ free CPD-accredited courses

Funded qualifications and career development opportunities

Personal guidance from your consultant

Skills development manager support

Qualifications

• Relevant care or SEN experience required.
• Willingness to assist with personal care necessary.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism, social and emotional difficulties, and complex learning needs.
• Provide personal care when necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Nurturing approach

Education

Minimum grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants

Burton-upon-Trent

£425 – £475 per week depending on qualifications and experience

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

About the role

Connex Education are currently supporting a number of specialist and inclusive mainstream schools across Burton-upon-Trent (DE13–DE15), and are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible supply work throughout the summer term.

These positions offer a fantastic opportunity to support children with a range of needs, including autism, global developmental delay, social and emotional difficulties, and complex learning needs. We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals with care backgrounds or previous experience in similar support roles.

Some positions may involve personal care, so it’s important you’re comfortable with providing this level of support where needed.

Assignment details

Roles available now through to the end of the summer term, with potential for longer-term placements.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• PAYE – paid weekly
• Choose your own schedule
• Access to 70+ free CPD-accredited courses via our Classroom Support Toolkit
• Funded qualifications and career development opportunities
• Personal guidance from your consultant and skills development manager

Person Specification
• Empathy, resilience, and a nurturing approach
• Minimum grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English
• Relevant care or SEN experience
• Willingness to assist with personal care when necessary
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. All applicants are considered on the basis of merit alone.