Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £450 - £500 – Dependant on experience
Lenght: Temp-Perm Opporunity
Location: Bentley Heath
Start Date: ASAP
**About the role**
Connex Education are seeking a proactive and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with high levels of ASD. This role requires someone confident working with SEN pupils who can build a strong rapport to maintain focus and engagement, while supporting the pupil to catch up academically. The pupil benefits from regular rest periods and responds particularly well to active breaks, including outdoor activities such as football. The successful candidate should be patient, adaptable, and passionate about making a positive impact, acting as a strong role model within the school setting.
**About the school**
Our lovely small school is located in the small town of Bentley Heath on the outskirts of Solihull, our school provide a welcoming, caring and safe environment where children can grow as individuals and prosper in their education. Our school aims to enable every child to achieve his or her max potential through opportunity, equality and enjoyment. We aim to provide the highest quality of education to our local community, ensuring that all our young learners are given the guidance, nature and support that they need to reach their utmost potential.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
* Competitive daily rate
* PAYE Paid weekly
* Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
* Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, 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 required.
* 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, please apply or send your CV to marc.sharpe@connex-education.com
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.