Teaching Assistant

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £475 – £500 – Dependant on experience

Location:

Birmingham, Bartley Green

Connex Education is seeking a proactive, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil. The pupil is currently working at a level appropriate to his learning abilities but requires additional support due to his high special educational needs (SEN) to help maintain engagement in the classroom. You will work closely with the pupil on a 1:1 basis during the mornings, incorporating structured regulation breaks where he can engage in sports and games.

In the afternoons, you will support him in reintegrating into the mainstream Year 6 classroom, helping him access learning and participate in classroom activities. This role offers alternative working hours of 8:00AM to 3:00PM, with additional responsibility for supporting Football Club during the breakfast club period.

Based in Birmingham, our school is dedicated to helping every pupil thrive in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. We recognise that every child has unique strengths and needs, and we aim to provide an environment where pupils feel valued, safe, and motivated to learn. Through a strong focus on individual development, positive relationships, and accessible learning opportunities, we encourage children to build confidence, develop essential skills, and reach their potential.

By working in partnership with families and the wider community, we aim to prepare pupils for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

• Level 3 Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is required.
• Previous experience working in Educational is essential.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

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.