Job Description
SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Lea Hall
Salary: £85.44 - £99.00 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
Connex Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming special school school in Lea Hall. This is a full-time position supporting students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Sever Learning Difficulties (SLD) & Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
About the Role:
You will work to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs, helping them to access the curriculum, develop social skills, and reach their full potential in a mainstream setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with MLD, SLD, and ASD
- Support classroom engagement and behaviour management strategies
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly MLD, SLD, or ASD
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach
- Ability to commit to a full-time role
What Connex Education Offers:
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunity to gain experience in a supportive school environment
If you are a committed SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time role in Lea Hall, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Connex Education to take the next step in your career.
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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.
