KS1 SEN Support Assistant: Calm, Impactful Learning

Connex Education Partnership; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-to-day vacancies

Short-term opportunities

Long-term opportunities

Support with career goals

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting for KS1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in primary schools across Chesterfield. You will assist in class, small groups, or one-to-one settings, adapting to the needs of each pupil and helping them access learning.

Strong communication, patience, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. DBS check and references are required; day-to-day and longer-term placements are available with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with KS1 pupils in a primary school setting is preferred but not essential.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Right to work in the UK; willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Support KS1 pupils with additional needs during lessons and wider school activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils engage with learning.
• Use patience and consistency to encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with class teachers and school staff to follow agreed support strategies.
• Help create an inclusive, safe, and nurturing learning environment.
• Communicate clearly with staff about pupil progress, needs, and any concerns.

Skills

KS1 experience

SEN experience

Volunteer experience

Communication skills

Patience and adaptability

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting for KS1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in primary schools across Chesterfield. You will assist in class, small groups, or one-to-one settings, adapting to the needs of each pupil and helping them access learning.

Strong communication, patience, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. DBS check and references are required; day-to-day and longer-term placements are available with competitive daily pay.