SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School (Part-Time, Term Time Only)
Location:Braintree
Salary:£415 – £475 per week (dependent on experience)
Contract:Part-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date:September 2025
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About the Role
Connex Education is working in partnership with ahighly successful all-age special school in Braintreeto recruitSEND Teaching Assistantsto join their team fromSeptember 2025. The school caters for students aged 3–19 with a wide range ofsevere and complex learning difficulties, includingAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and motivated individual to work in amodern, purpose-built settingwith excellent facilities, supporting pupils through tailored educational programmes designed around their individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide classroom-based and 1:1 support to students with complex SEND
* Assist with the implementation ofEHCPsand individual learning plans
* Support pupils withcommunication, sensory, and behavioural needs
* Work as part of alarge, experienced teamof teaching staff and specialists
* Encourage student independence and engagement through structured routines
* Promote asafe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Assignment Details
* Working Monday to Friday,9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* Term time only
* Long-term ongoing role
Person Specification
* Experience supporting children with additional needs – desirable butnot essential
* Strong team player with awillingness to learn and grow
* Flexible to work across all age ranges (EYFS to post-16)
* A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach
* Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
* DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex
Why Join Connex Education?
* Competitiveweekly pay (PAYE)
* Access toSEND specialist training and CPD courses
* Dedicated local consultant for ongoing support
If you’re passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their potential and would like to join a supportive and forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today to start in September.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
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