At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEN needs in a vibrant primary school environment.
- Company: Connex Education, a supportive and inclusive education provider.
- Benefits: Earn up to £650 per week, plus career progression and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Full-time role from September 2026 to July 2027, with potential for permanence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, experience with children, and a current DBS.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Connex Education is working with a mainstream infant school in Dewsbury helping them recruit a SEND TA for their SEN provision. This role is to start September 2026 and is full time until July 2027. You will work with children with different SEN needs including autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour.
This welcoming primary school is located in Dewsbury and has supportive SLT. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting children in EYFS – Year 2 with SEN needs. The school aims to develop children’s social and emotional skills. Each member of the school shares their expertise and knowledge to promote inclusion.
Assignment Details
The role is to start in September 2026 – July 2027 with the opportunity to become permanent or for the right candidate.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily 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
- Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one.
- Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent.
- Hold previous experience of working with children and young people.
- Have experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs.
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. 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 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.
