Teaching Assistant

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Rate of Pay: £93–£115 per day
Start Date: Immediately – Ongoing

Are you a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within primary education? Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in mainstream primary schools across Weston-super-Mare
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We are proud to support schools within the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust
, offering you the opportunity to make a positive difference in welcoming and supportive school environments.

We’re looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants with previous SEND and SEMH experience who are passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and emotional wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking for short-term or long-term opportunities, we have a range of placements available to suit your experience and career goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, adaptable, and confident providing tailored one-to-one support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement individual support plans.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor pupils’ progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Short-term and long-term placements available.
• Opportunities to work within mainstream primary schools across the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust
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• Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
• GCA Approved Supplier.
• £200 referral bonus scheme.

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH is essential.
• Experience working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role is desirable.
• Strong understanding of additional needs and individual learning requirements.
• Ability to support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour.
• A patient, caring, and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Flexible, reliable, and confident adapting to different school environments.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

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.