Overview
SEND Teaching Assistant
£415 – £500 a week.
Location: Bilston, Wolverhampton
About the role
Are you someone who believes that every child deserves the best education – no matter their challenges?
Do you have a heart as big as your enthusiasm for helping others? If so, we want YOU to join our amazing team as a SEND Teaching Assistant based in Bilston, Wolverhampton!
Connex are currently looking for a team of dedicated and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistants to join the team and help make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND. If you are a proactive, patient, and compassionate individual, we invite you to apply and be a part of our school community located right in the heart of Penn, Wolverhampton. This role includes supporting classes with mixed age groups across KS1 and KS2 and varied needs and abilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEND, both in and outside of the classroom.
* Assist with creating and delivering tailored learning plans that suit the needs of individual students.
* Help manage and adapt the learning environment to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all students.
* Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to implement effective strategies for progress.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing in SEND students.
* Support students in developing social skills and participating in classroom activities.
About the school
We are passionate about meeting the needs of those children with the most complex needs. Our staff provide a caring and safe learning environment and work in partnership with our parents and carers to ensure that all our children are able to reach their full potential and provide specialist support for children with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
Our school is a vibrant, fun, and inclusive space, where they celebrate diversity, creativity, and, of course, learning!
We believe in empowering students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to shine brightly and achieve their best. And we need YOU to help us do just that!
Benefits of working with Connex
* Competitive daily rate
* PAYE Paid weekly
* Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
* Funded formal qualification, from 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 Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent Level 3 UK Educational qualification is essential.
* Previous experience working with SEN Students would be desirable.
* Team Teach trained would also be desirable.
* 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 based in Bilston, Wolverhampton please apply or send your CV to charlotte.crisp@connex-education.com or call on 0121 456 4040 for more information.
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