SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Tonteg, RCT

£445 per week

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About the role

Connex Education is partnering with a SEND school in RCT to recruit a dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant. While direct experience in special educational needs is not essential, a strong understanding of learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges is highly advantageous. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in mainstream education or those who have experience in care or support roles.

About the school

Our partner school is committed to empowering ambitious learners and fostering a love for lifelong learning. With a nurturing ethos that prioritizes both confidence and wellbeing, the school supports pupils with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can present challenges, it offers outstanding job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Assignment Details

As a Teaching Assistant in a SEND school, we’re seeking adaptable individuals who are confident working across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about supporting a wide range of curriculum activities and encouraging pupils to engage in enriching, hands-on experiences. The ideal candidate will provide consistent support while also challenging learners appropriately to foster meaningful progress and personal development.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person specification

• Aged 19 and over
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Care / Support Worker Background
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.