SEND Teaching Assistant & Carer
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST21)
Pay: £90-£120 per day, depending on experience and hours
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate Connex Education is looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants and Care Workers to support children and young people with complex additional needs across our partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a rewarding opportunity for people with experience in education, care, support work or healthcare, as well as graduates and individuals looking to build a career working with children with special educational needs and disabilities. The Role
You could be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including: Autism and communication difficulties ADHD and sensory processing needs Speech, language and communication needs Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs Complex learning difficulties and disabilities Challenging or distressed behaviours Personal care and intimate care requirements You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to provide one-to-one or small-group support, helping pupils access learning, develop independence and feel safe, supported and included. What We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in people with experience as: SEND Teaching Assistants Learning Support Assistants Support Workers Children's Support Workers Healthcare Assistants Carers Residential Care Workers Youth Workers Graduates with relevant experience You'll need: ✅ Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals with additional or complex needs
✅ A patient, calm and compassionate approach
✅ Confidence supporting challenging or distressed behaviour
✅ Willingness to provide personal care where required
✅ Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children
✅ A resilient and professional attitude
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
✅ Proof of the right to work in the UK What You'll Receive
Competitive pay of £90-£120 per day
Weekly PAYE payments
Free SEND professional development and training
Funded qualifications, including Level 2 SEND and Level 3 Teaching & Learning
Career progression opportunities into HLTA, teaching and specialist support roles
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Wellbeing support and professional development
Opportunities to work across a range of supportive SEND settings Why Work in SEND?
Working with children with complex needs is challenging, rewarding and incredibly meaningful. Every day gives you the opportunity to help a child build confidence, develop independence, communicate their needs and achieve something they may not have thought possible. Whether you come from a care background, education, healthcare or support work, your experience could transfer incredibly well into a SEND setting. Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, Carer, Support Worker or Healthcare Professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Connex Education or send your CV to:
Show email All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 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.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST21)
Pay: £90-£120 per day, depending on experience and hours
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate Connex Education is looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants and Care Workers to support children and young people with complex additional needs across our partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a rewarding opportunity for people with experience in education, care, support work or healthcare, as well as graduates and individuals looking to build a career working with children with special educational needs and disabilities. The Role
You could be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including: Autism and communication difficulties ADHD and sensory processing needs Speech, language and communication needs Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs Complex learning difficulties and disabilities Challenging or distressed behaviours Personal care and intimate care requirements You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to provide one-to-one or small-group support, helping pupils access learning, develop independence and feel safe, supported and included. What We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in people with experience as: SEND Teaching Assistants Learning Support Assistants Support Workers Children's Support Workers Healthcare Assistants Carers Residential Care Workers Youth Workers Graduates with relevant experience You'll need: ✅ Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals with additional or complex needs
✅ A patient, calm and compassionate approach
✅ Confidence supporting challenging or distressed behaviour
✅ Willingness to provide personal care where required
✅ Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children
✅ A resilient and professional attitude
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
✅ Proof of the right to work in the UK What You'll Receive
Competitive pay of £90-£120 per day
Weekly PAYE payments
Free SEND professional development and training
Funded qualifications, including Level 2 SEND and Level 3 Teaching & Learning
Career progression opportunities into HLTA, teaching and specialist support roles
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Wellbeing support and professional development
Opportunities to work across a range of supportive SEND settings Why Work in SEND?
Working with children with complex needs is challenging, rewarding and incredibly meaningful. Every day gives you the opportunity to help a child build confidence, develop independence, communicate their needs and achieve something they may not have thought possible. Whether you come from a care background, education, healthcare or support work, your experience could transfer incredibly well into a SEND setting. Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, Carer, Support Worker or Healthcare Professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Connex Education or send your CV to:
Show email All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. 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.
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