Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Widnes to support young persons with Moderate and Severe Learning Needs in a SEND School. This full-time role involves working closely with pupils to promote independence and celebrate achievements, with a competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development

Funded formal qualifications

Support from dedicated consultant

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism.
• Ability to help children self-regulate.
• Able to use different styles of communication.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis across the School.
• Contribute to observations.
• Provide a DBS on the update service or apply for a new one.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Self-regulation support

Education

Level 2/3 SEND qualification

Level 3 Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 4 HLTA

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Widnes

£400-£450 per week depending on experience

About the role:

Connex Education are seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant who has experience of supporting young persons with Moderate and Severe Learning Needs.

About the School:

We are working with a SEND School in Widnes who cater for pupils who cater for secondary aged students. The School offers a child centered approach to learning, celebrating achievements and promoting independence.

Assignment details:

This role is full-time and commence ASAP. The hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am until 3.30pm. This role will require a Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a 1:1 basis across the School.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Funded formal qualifications including level 2/3 SEND, L3 Teaching and learning in Schools and Level 4 HLTA
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting pupils with Autism
• Be understanding and empathetic with the ability to help children self -regulate
• Able to use different styles of communication as some pupils are non-verbal
• Be able to contribute to observations
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

If you are interested in applying for this 1:1 Teaching Assistant role then please apply today. Alternatively, please email your CV to [e-mail]

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.

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