SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Ellesmere Port

£450-£500 per week depending on experience

To apply, you must show right to work in the UK

About the role

Connex Education are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a SEND School in Ellesmere Port that cater for primary aged pupils with SLD and complex needs.

About the School

The staff here work together to help all pupils reach their potential, they have high expectations of pupils, challenging them to strive via bespoke learning plans. As a SEND Teaching Assistant at this school, you will support pupils academically, socially and emotionally.

Assignment details

This role will commence mid March and will be for the remainder of the academic year with a view to a contract for the right candidate in September when they are increasing. This is a full time role, working Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm.

Benefits of working for Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• CPD to help with your development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification

• Experience of supporting secondary pupils with ASD, SEMH, SLD and PMLD
• Be able to provide pastoral support, build relationships with students and help them to be the best version of themselves.
• Able to communicate well and be patient as well as bring self-regulated and calm.
• Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

If you are interested in applying for this SEND Teaching Assistant role then please apply today.

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.

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.