SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location : Stoke-on-Trent

Salary : £90 - £120 per day (Depending on Hours and Experience)

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

About the role

Connex Education is proud to be working in partnership with a number of schools across Stoke-on-Trent to recruit SEND Teaching Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in education or care, or for graduates passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. These roles are available for an immediate start.

Our partner schools support a wide range of pupils with varying needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. These inclusive and nurturing schools are committed to providing tailored support to help every child thrive. They are seeking caring, patient, and resilient individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact and dedicated to helping all learners reach their full potential.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Assignment Details

Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school or similar care / education setting

Willingness to provide personal care where necessary

Confident and calm when working with challenging behaviour

A compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude

A current  DBS on the Update Service  or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today.

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

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.

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