SEND Teaching Assistant Southport £450-£475 per week depending on experience To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK. About the role: Connex Education are working in partnership with a SEND School in Southport who are recruiting for several SEND Teaching Assistants t join their team in September 2026 due to an increase in students. These roles involve supporting 11-19 year olds with Autism, helping to provide a structures, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can reach their full potential. About the School: This fantastic School is at the heart of the community and is a specialist provision for pupils with EHCP’s that identifies Autism as their primary need. This School offers a diverse curriculum, focused on their individual needs and promotes an academic and social pathway. As a SEND Teaching Assistant at this School you will respond to individual learning needs, remove barriers to learning and implement effective classroom management and behaviour strategies. Assignment details: This is a full-time role and will commence on 2 nd September and will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. There are direct contracts available after 1 term. You will be invited to attend an interview and a look around the School. There will be opportunities to work before September to meet the pupils and staff. This is ideal for a SEND Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting pupils with Special Needs. Benefits of working for Connex Education: • Competitive daily rate paid weekly • Free access to CPD • Support from your dedicated consultant • Career progression • Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers) Person specification: • Experience of supporting children or young adults with Autism and additional needs • Good personal literacy and numeracy skills and use of ICT to support learning • Have the ability to work effectively within a team environment • Be able to build effective relationships with students and colleagues. • Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one. If you are interested in applying for this SEND Teaching Assistant role then please apply today. Protected Characteristics Statement All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. 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.