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SEND Teaching Assistant
Job summary
A local SEND educational provider is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism, ADHD, and other learning difficulties. The role involves working closely with teaching staff in a nurturing environment, requiring strong communication skills and a proactive mindset. Ideal candidates have proven experience in a SEN classroom, ideally possess a teaching assistant qualification, and are committed to safeguarding. Competitive pay and weekly payments offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience working within a SEN classroom as a Teaching Assistant.
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom.
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils both 1:1 and in small group settings.
- Deliver engaging, personalised learning and care.
Skills
Education
SEND Teaching Assistant
£450 – £500 Per Week – Dependent on experience
Rotherham
Connex Education is seeking a versatile and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive local SEND school in the Rotherham area.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience working with children with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
- PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
- Challenging behaviours
You’ll be working alongside teaching staff to support pupils both 1:1 and in small group settings, helping to deliver engaging, personalised learning and care. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent behaviour management strategies are essential for this role.
This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, nurturing and willing to help wherever needed within a dynamic and rewarding environment.
The School is a specialist educational setting supporting young people with Autism, ADHD and Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD). With a strong focus on inclusive education, they provide a nurturing, child-centred environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive and achieve their full potential.
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
- Teaching assistant qualification is preferred but not necessary.
- Proven experience working within a SEN classroom as a Teaching Assistant.
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom.
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to frances.lamb@connex-education.com
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.
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