Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Haringey, North London Pay: £85 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term

Connex Education is working with a specialist school in Haringey, North London, to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with complex health needs in a caring, well-staffed specialist setting where full support and training are provided.

Connex Education Offers

• Pay of £85 per day, paid consistently throughout the placement.
• A full-time, long-term Teaching Assistant role with an immediate start.
• Ongoing support from Connex Education throughout your placement.
• Access to specialist training to help you develop confidence in SEND support.

What's on Offer

• A supportive specialist school environment for pupils aged 4-19.
• Small, well-staffed classes working alongside teachers, therapists and experienced SEND professionals.
• A travel card to support home visits where pupils need learning support outside the school setting.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning, communication and independence.

About the Role / Setting

The school supports children and young people with complex health conditions, including pupils who are unable to attend school for medical reasons. You will work closely with the classroom team to provide calm, consistent and practical support tailored to each pupil's needs.

Support may take place in school and, where required, through visits to pupils at home to help them continue their learning and catch up. The role will suit someone patient, resilient and compassionate, with a genuine interest in specialist education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities across the curriculum under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist with sensory learning, communication activities and practical life skills.
• Provide mobility support and personal care where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals.
• Help pupils access learning at home where home-based support is required.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for pupils.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within SEND, care, education or a similar setting.
• A patient, reliable and resilient approach to supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to support sensory learning, communication, mobility and personal care where needed.
• Fluent in English with clear communication skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one through the required process.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.