SEND Teaching Assistant

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Location: Birmingham, Solihull

**About the role**

Connex Education are seeking a proactive, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This role requires someone confident in working with children with a range of additional needs, who can build positive and trusting relationships to support their learning, confidence, independence, and social development. The successful candidate will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils access the curriculum and engage positively within the classroom environment. They will be adaptable in their approach, able to respond to individual needs, and committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

**About the school**

Our welcoming school is located in Birmingham provide a caring, inclusive, and safe environment where every child is encouraged to grow as an individual and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating a positive and engaging learning experience, ensuring all pupils have access to high-quality education, equal opportunities, and the support they need to succeed. Working closely with our local community, we strive to nurture confident, resilient learners who are inspired to develop both academically and personally in a supportive and inclusive setting.

**Benefits of working with Connex**

• 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

**Role Requirements**

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification 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.

**Are you interested?**

If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to marc.sharpe@connex-education.com

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.