SEN Teaching Assistant KS1

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

KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Chesterfield | Pay: £95-£110 per day | Contract: Day-to-day, short and long-term vacancies

Connex Education is working with partner primary schools across Chesterfield to recruit experienced and aspiring KS1 SEN Teaching Assistants. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs and make a genuine difference to their learning, confidence, and school experience.

Connex Education Offers

• Pay of £95-£110 per day, depending on experience.
• Access to day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities in local partner schools.
• Support in finding roles that match your skills, availability, and career aims.
• Opportunities to build experience in primary education and SEN support.

What's on Offer

• Work supporting KS1 pupils in primary school settings across the Chesterfield area.
• A chance to develop your confidence in classroom, small-group, and one-to-one support.
• Opportunities suitable for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and those with relevant voluntary experience.
• A role where patience, consistency, and positive relationships can have a real impact.

About the Role / Setting

You will be working with primary schools that support pupils with a range of additional needs in KS1. The role may involve working one-to-one, with small groups, or alongside the class teacher to help pupils access learning and feel included in the classroom.

Placements may vary from day-to-day cover to longer-term vacancies, depending on school need and your availability. This role would suit someone compassionate, adaptable, and committed to supporting young learners in a calm and reliable way.

Key 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.

We're Looking For

• Experience working with KS1 pupils in a primary school setting is preferred but not essential.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Voluntary experience with children will be considered for applicants aspiring to build a career in primary education.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A patient, reliable, adaptable, and approachable manner.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.