Teaching Assistant 1:1

Connex Education; Redcar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to CPD training

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in a Redcar primary school. The role runs full-time Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a focus on safeguarding and individual education plans.

You must have the right to work in the UK; prior SEND experience or care/nursery experience will be considered. DBS checks are required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
• Experience supporting pupils in school or similar setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND in a primary school 4–11 age range.
• Run small group or 1:1 sessions aligned to individual education plans.
• Collaborate with SENCO and school staff to monitor progress and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

1:1 Support

SEND

DBS check

Education

Relevant Qualification in SEND or TA

Job description

Teaching Assistant 1:1

Redcar

Up to £525 per week

About the role

Connex Education is working with a mainstream primary school in the Redcar area who are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time as a 1:1 Support, working with a child with SEND needs within the schools special needs base. You MUST have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

About the school

This primary school based in the Redcar area seeks a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and group session support for pupils with additional needs. You’ll work closely with the SENCO, contribute to education health care plans, and join a supportive team of specialists. The role involves working with individuals and small groups in a nurturing environment focused on helping every child thrive. You must be comfortable working with children aged 4-11

Assignment Details

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday, the right candidate MUST be able to work form 8:30am – 3:30pm. Experience working with special needs is essential for this role however we will also consider care experience and nursery based experience. This role is ongoing and is to start in September 2026

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Academize CPD training

Person Specification

• Hold a Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant – desirable
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a school or similar setting
• Be confident working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Good Knowledge of different types of Special Needs
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

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. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience

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.