Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE

Flexible supply & long-term roles

Classroom & SEND Toolkit

Funded qualifications: Level 2–4 SEND/

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Bath & Wells MAT and local schools in Somerset and surrounding areas. Immediate starts available for full-time, part-time, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles.

Ideal candidates will have school or childcare experience, a passion for SEN and strong communication skills to work with teachers, SENCOs and pupils in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, nursery, education setting or with primary-aged children.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, resilient, caring and adaptable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident working as part of a wider school team.
• Willing to support pupils with a range of individual needs; SEN experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in class activities.
• Work with children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and other learning difficulties.
• Support communication, social and emotional development.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning interventions.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment and positive behaviour.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Adaptable

Teamwork

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Somerset –Norton Fitzwarren, Bishops Lydeard, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Staplegrove,Yeovil, Montacute, Ilminster, Crewkerne, Templecombe,Weston-super-Mare, Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Highbridge
Pay: £93–£110 per day PAYE
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: Immediately

Connex Education Partnership is looking for dedicated and compassionate Primary SEN Teaching Assistants to work across schools within the Bath & Wells Multi-Academy Trust.

We are particularly interested in hearing from Teaching Assistants who are available full-time and have previous experience working within a school, nursery, education setting or directly with primary-aged children.

Whether you have extensive SEN experience or are looking to build on your existing experience supporting children, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and wider school teams to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing.

Depending on the setting and individual needs of the pupils, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities
• Working with children with a range of SEN needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties and learning difficulties
• Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional development
• Helping children develop their confidence, independence and life skills
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning interventions
• Supporting positive behaviour and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and consistent support throughout the school day

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working in a school, nursery, education or childcare setting, or have relevant experience working with primary-aged children
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Be patient, resilient, caring and adaptable
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be confident working as part of a wider school team
• Be willing to support pupils with a range of individual needsIdeally have experience working with SEN, although this is not essential for all opportunities

Full-time availability is preferred, however, part-time applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered depending on school requirements.

Why Work with Connex Education Partnership?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Flexible supply, temporary and long-term opportunities
• Access to our free Classroom Toolkit and SEND Toolkit
• Funded qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning and Level 4 HLTA
• Dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities to develop your experience across a range of schools
• Potential for long-term and temp-to-permanent positions
• GCA Approved Supplier

If you’re a Primary Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or experienced childcare professional looking for your next opportunity across Bath, Radstock or Frome, we’d love to hear from you.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.

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.