Role: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Salary: £450 - £475 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education is working with a primary school based in Birkenhead, on the Wirral, who are seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a Year 5 pupil in the morning and a Year 2 pupil in the afternoon.
Previous experience supporting children with ADHD and managing challenging behaviour within a school environment is essential. We are looking for someone confident, proactive, and able to quickly establish a positive relationship with the child while providing reliable support throughout the school day.
About the School
The school is a welcoming and nurturing environment with a strong focus on early development, independence and curiosity. Staff work closely with families and the community to create a supportive, inclusive setting where every child is encouraged to thrive and enjoy learning.
Assignment Details
This role runs Monday to Friday (8:30am–3:30pm). The position starts ASAP in March 2026 and will continue until end of academic year (July 2026).
Benefits of working with Connex Education
* Competitive weekly rate.
* PAYE paid weekly.
* Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
* Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
* Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom.
* Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
* GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
* Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
Knowledge and skills
* Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
* Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
* Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
* Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
* Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
* Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
* Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
* Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
* Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
* Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
* Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
* Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
* Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.
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 an employment agency and employment business.
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.