Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support

Connex Education; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 288,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

SEND toolkit access

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Job summary

Connex Education are seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to work in SEND Schools across Chester. This is a flexible role where you can pick and choose how many days you would like to work.

The Schools cater for pupils aged 2-19 with Autism, SEMH, SLD, Downs Syndrome, GDD and PMLD. You will support pupils 1:1, help with personal care, manage behaviour and contribute to a calm, engaging learning environment. All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children or young adults with additional needs in a school or residential setting.
• Able to provide emotional support, build relationships with pupils and help them to be the best version of themselves.
• Able to communicate well and be patient and able to manage behaviour.
• Willing to assist with personal care.
• Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and work as part of a team.
• DBS check via update service or willing to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis in a SEND setting.
• Help with personal care where needed.
• Assist with managing behaviours and creating a calm learning environment.
• Collaborate with school staff to support learning and development.

Skills

Emotional support

Behaviour management

Team player

Communication

Job description

Connex Education are seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to work in SEND Schools across Chester. This is a flexible role where you can pick and choose how many days you would like to work.

The Schools cater for pupils aged 2-19 with Autism, SEMH, SLD, Downs Syndrome, GDD and PMLD. You will support pupils 1:1, help with personal care, manage behaviour and contribute to a calm, engaging learning environment. All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS.