JOB DESCRIPTION
SEN Teaching Assistant
£415 - £500 a week.
Location: Bescot, Walsall
**About the role**
Are you a Teaching Assistant with a heart for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Every day in this role brings the opportunity to help a child overcome challenges, grow in confidence, and achieve more than they thought possible.
If you’re someone who finds purpose in helping children succeed, this could be the perfect role for you.
**About the role**
Located locally to Bescott, Walsall, the school supports children with complex and multiple difficulties, including Severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This school is passionate about meeting the needs of those children with the most complex needs and have created a very caring and safe learning environment for students to develop and flourish. The school are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers to support pupils' learning, development, and well-being. If you are a proactive, patient, and compassionate individual, we invite you to apply and be a part of the school community. This role includes supporting classes with mixed age groups across KS1 and KS2 and varied needs and abilities. This is a successful and welcoming school where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.
**Role Requirements**
* Teaching Assistant experience is required, especially SEN experience working with children with PMLD, SLD or Autism.
* Previous experience working in Educational is desirable.
* A willingness to provide personal care if required.
* 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.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
* Competitive daily rate - £415 - £500 a week!
* PAYE Paid weekly.
* Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
* Career progression via CPD platform.
* A dedicated SEN specialist Consultant to support you whenever you need.
If you are interested in the following role based in Bescott, Walsall, please email your CV over to emily.day@connex-education.com or call the main line on 0121 456 4040.
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.