SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description
SEND Teaching Assistants Required

Barking & Dagenham

Both flexible daily supply and full-time long-term positions available

Daily Rate – £+0+ Depending on experience.

Connex Education is looking for compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team working with both SEND schools and ARPs in Barking & Dagenham.

Role Overview: We are looking for caring and skilled Teaching Assistants to provide essential academic support and personal care to students with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist teachers in the classroom, helping students with complex needs in their learning and development.
• Provide personal care to students, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Support students individually or in small groups to achieve their specific learning objectives.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Promote the social and emotional well-being of students, assisting them in developing vital life skills.

Requirements:
• Previous experience working with children with complex needs is essential.
• Relevant qualifications in education, healthcare, childcare, or special educational needs are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in providing personal care.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits of being part of our Connex Education team:
• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Flexible working
• FREE access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 1+ courses
• Potential to complete funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL

Application Process:

If you are interested in this role, please contact Danielle Joyce at danielle.joyce@connex-education.com and click on the apply button.

Additional Information:

This is a temporary/long term supply position, unless stated otherwise.

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, ****** orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.