SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Chesterfield

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Pay: £495-£550 per week

Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK

About the role

Connex Education is proud to be working exclusively with a respected Multi Academy Trust across Chesterfield, supporting a number of their primary schools across Chesterfield. We are seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to join one of our multi academy schools starting from September 2026.

Whether you have experience working within education, care, support work, or have a strong understanding of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, we can help you find opportunities that align with your skills, availability and career aspirations.

About the School

The schools are part of a Multi Academy Trust that we have exclusive access to all their supply needs from September 2026.

Assignment Details

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

Depending on the assignment, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, PMLD and SEMH
• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences
• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Promoting pupil independence, confidence and wellbeing
• Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
• Encouraging participation in classroom and enrichment activities
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated education consultant support throughout your placement.
• Weekly pay through a trusted education recruitment provider.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school setting.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit (19+ courses) Funded formal qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression through our Care to Classroom conversion course.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom practice.

Person Specification

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and assess all applicants solely on merit.