Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Arnold

Up to £600 per week.

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK

About the Role

* SEND Teaching Assistant

* Days and hours of work TBC and discussed upon application

* Start date of September 2026

* To work 121 with SEND pupils, requiring a range of support including pastoral, behavioural and educational

* Age range of pupils working with between 5 - 11 years old

* Work to be performed on the schools lower site

* Working in collaboration with exceptionally supporting colleagues

* Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons

* Promoting positive behaviour and helping to create an inclusive classroom environment
* Preparing learning resources and assisting with classroom organization
* Supporting children with additional learning needs where required

About the School

This is the primary site of a specialist SEND school, and has a long-standing partnership with Connex Education and is now one of our key primary recruitment partners. Previous candidates have consistently praised the supportive staff team, highlighting the school as a rewarding place to work. The school is also easily accessible by car and public transport, with the nearest bus stop located less than a 10-minute walk away.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

* Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.

* Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.

* Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.

* Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.

* Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.

* Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here -

Person Specification

To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

* A L2/L3 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or exceptional relatable experience of working as a Teaching Assistant.

* Experience of working as a teaching Assistant in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms.

* Full enhanced DBS certificate.

* Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process.

* The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teaching assistant.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong rapport building skills, with pupils and with co-workers.

* A minimum of 2 school based references

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.