At a Glance
- Tasks: Support EYFS pupils with complex needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Connex Education, a supportive and inclusive educational organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, free training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, part-time or full-time, starting September 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English; experience with SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Across Wirral
Salary: £90 – £95 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Working Hours: full time and part time, Monday–Friday
Start date: September 2026
About the Role
Connex Education is working with a range of schools across Merseyside, who are seeking a part‑time and full‑time SEND Teaching Assistant to support an EYFS pupil with complex needs. You will be working alongside another TA to support this pupil. To succeed in this role, you will have experience supporting children with SEND and a calm and patient approach.
About the School
This is a small, inclusive primary school that prides itself on a warm, family‑feeling. They offer smaller‑than‑average classes and a welcoming environment.
Assignment Details
This is a part‑time/full time position from Monday to Friday, starting on 1st September 2026.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive weekly 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
Qualifications- GCSEs or equivalent Level 2 in Maths and English.
- Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
- Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
- Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
- Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
- Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
- Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
- Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
- Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
- Reliable, well‑presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
- Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
- Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
- Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
- Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
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.
