Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 & Small Groups)

Connex Education; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Flexible working

SEND Toolkit

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Dedicated education consultant

Referral bonus

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements and long-term positions.

You’ll support pupils with a range of SEND, helping them access learning and achieve individual targets. You’ll work alongside class teachers and SENCOs in inclusive classrooms, across local schools in the Taunton area.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt support to individual learning needs and targets (EHCP).
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Patient & caring

Resilient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Passion for supporting children

Adaptability

Safeguarding understanding

Job description

Connex Education is recruiting caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements and long-term positions.

You’ll support pupils with a range of SEND, helping them access learning and achieve individual targets. You’ll work alongside class teachers and SENCOs in inclusive classrooms, across local schools in the Taunton area.