SEND Teaching Assistant

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £384.60 - £425 P/W

Location: Great Barr

**About the role**

As a SEND Teaching assistant you play a crucial role in supporting Teachers and students throughout the busy school day. You will be the first point of contact for any additional support a student would require on a 1-1 basis. Here at Connex we are seeking a talented SEND Teaching Assistant that shows a strong passion and nurturing personality with a dedicated focus to support young learners to achieve the most in their education. Each student is different in their own unique and induvial way so no two days will ever be the same so someone confident and comfortable with diving in head first from day one would be perfect for this role.

**About the school**

Based in the local area of Great Barr this school aim to provide a welcoming, caring and safe environment for students with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties. This school aims to enable every child to achieve his or her max potential through opportunity, equality and enjoyment. A safe and inclusive learning space where everyone matters, everyone is welcome and every success is celebrated.

**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 desirable.
• Previous experience working in Educational or Care 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 (url removed)