SEND TA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Flexible work

SEND Toolkit access

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus £200

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Taunton and surrounding areas from September 2026. The role offers flexible day-to-day supply, short-term placements, and long-term opportunities within mainstream primary schools, helping children access learning and achieve targets.

You’ll work with teachers and SENCOs to support learners with diverse needs, promoting confidence, independence, and inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
• Right to work in the UK and safeguarding awareness.
• Experience in schools, childcare, youth work, care, or support work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and learning needs
• Help pupils remain focused and engaged during lessons
• Encourage independence and promote positive learning behaviours
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs and EHCP targets where applicable
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals
• Assist with personal care where required, following appropriate training and school guidance
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Skills

SEND experience

Patience & resilience

Communication & teamwork

Right to work in the UK

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton and Surrounding Areas
Salary: £93 - £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils within mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

We are looking for individuals interested in a mixture of flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements, and long-term opportunities, supporting children with a range of additional learning needs within inclusive classroom environments.

You will work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets.

This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in children's educational journeys while gaining valuable experience within local primary schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and learning needs
• Help pupils remain focused and engaged during lessons
• Encourage independence and promote positive learning behaviours
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets where applicable
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals
• Assist with personal care where required, following appropriate training and school guidance
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential
• Experience in schools, childcare, youth work, care, or support work is advantageous
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and individual pupil needs
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development
• Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion course
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for working in modern educational settings
• A supportive and welcoming team with a dedicated education consultant
• Earn a £200 referral bonus for each TA or Teacher we sign up via 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 an employment agency and employment business.

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.