Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

SEND Toolkit access

Formal qualifications funded

Career progression opportunity

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a mainstream primary school in Birmingham. You will provide tailored classroom support to promote communication, independence and social development while ensuring a safe learning environment.

The role involves working closely with the class teacher and school team, monitoring progress and applying agreed strategies to support the pupil’s needs and behaviours.

Qualifications

• Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent UK educational qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience in education is essential.
• Commitment to equality and diversity in the classroom.
• Experience supporting SEN is required.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with ASD in a mainstream primary school.
• Provide tailored classroom support to promote independence and social development.
• Encourage communication and positive behaviour within the learning environment.
• Help manage occasional minor self-injurious behaviours using agreed strategies.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and school team to monitor progress.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment for the pupil to thrive.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

safeguarding knowledge

communication skills

Education

UK Education qualification

Job description

Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £462.50 – £500 – P/W

Length: Long Term Contract, Temp-Perm opportunity

Location: Birmingham

About the role

We are seeking a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a mainstream primary school. You will provide tailored classroom support, encourage communication, independence, and social development, and help the pupil manage occasional minor self-injurious behaviours (SIB) using agreed strategies. Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will promote positive behaviour, monitor progress, and help create a safe, supportive learning environment where the pupil can thrive.

About the school

Our little school boasts big aspirations for our pupils. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where every child is empowered to grow, thrive, and excel. Our mission is to ensure every pupil achieves success spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically. Supported by a dedicated and passionate team, we provide a vibrant and enriching school experience that prepares our children to confidently embrace the world beyond our doors.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

Role Requirements

• Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent UK Educational qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience working in Educational is essential.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
• Experience supporting SEN is required
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

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 an employment agency and employment business

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.