SEND Teaching Assistant- Level 3+
Stockton-On-Tees
Up to £ per week- depending on experience
About the role
Connex Education is seeking a dedicated full-time SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialised Stockton pupil referral unit, starting September. This vital role, paying up to £ per week, focuses on supporting Key Stage 1-4 students with profound learning difficulties and complex special educational needs. Working with students who have profound learning difficulties requires exceptional patience, empathy, and specialised skills. You’ll be supporting young people who may have severe cognitive impairments, multiple disabilities, or complex medical needs that significantly impact their learning and daily functioning.
About the School/Organisation:
The school offers a specialist environment with individualised learning plans, therapeutic interventions, and an experienced, supportive team.
Assignment Details:
This Monday-Friday role provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in at-risk learners’ lives within a dedicated SEN setting.
Candidates must be based in Teesside or surrounding areas. Apply if you’re passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable young people.
You will be on a 1:1 basis with your allocated pupil, within a class of up to 5 and a teacher.
In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you:
1. Competitive daily rate
2. PAYE paid weekly
3. Free access to our accredited CPD platform
4. Career progression opportunities via our conversion
5. courses
6. Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
7. Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
As a successful SEND Teaching Assistant with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess:
8. Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant- Level 3 and above
9. Have experience working with individuals with SEN
10. Good time management and organisational skills
11. Confident in your behaviour management skills
12. Calm, resilient and able to communicate well with young people
13. Hold a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one through Connex
14. Team Teach trained- preferred
15. Be able to show proof of work in the UK