Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100/day

Dedicated support

SEND training

Specialist environment experience

Therapy professional collaboration

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Barnet, North London. This full-time, long-term role is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with complex medical and additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop greater independence.

You will work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to help pupils engage with education while developing communication, confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within SEND, education, healthcare, care or a similar environment desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and adaptable approach, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Confidence supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist knowledge.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with classroom activities and educational tasks.
• Provide individualized support based on pupils’ specific needs.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Support sensory activities, practical learning and life skills development.
• Assist with mobility and personal care when required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff.
• Provide learning support during home visits where necessary.

Skills

Children experience

SEND experience

Fluent English

Team collaboration

DBS check

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnet, North London | Pay: £100 per day | Contract: Full-time, long-term

Connex Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Barnet, North London. This full-time, long-term role is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with complex medical and additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop greater independence.

Connex Education Offers

• £100 per day, paid consistently throughout your placement.
• Dedicated support from Connex Education throughout the placement.
• Access to relevant SEND and specialist training.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist educational environment.
• Potential to develop your skills working alongside experienced education and therapy professionals.

What's on Offer

• Full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity.
• ASAP start available.
• Small-class support within a dedicated specialist team.
• Travel card available where staff are required to undertake home visits.

About the Role / Setting

The school provides education for pupils aged 4-19 in a highly supportive environment where individual needs are placed at the centre of learning. You will work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist support staff to help pupils engage with education while developing communication, confidence and independence. Some pupils may require additional educational support outside the school environment, including home-based learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with classroom activities and educational tasks.
• Provide individualised support based on pupils’ specific needs.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Support sensory activities, practical learning and life skills development.
• Assist with mobility and personal care when required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff.
• Provide learning support during home visits where necessary.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within SEND, education, healthcare, care or a similar environment is desirable.
• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach, with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Confidence supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider professional team.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist knowledge.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.