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Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £425 - £500 Per Week – Dependant on experience
Location: Birmingham - Frankley
**About the role**
Connex Education is seeking a versatile and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive local Primary SEND school in the Birmingham Frankley area.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience working with children with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
- PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
- Challenging behaviours
You’ll be working alongside teaching staff to support pupils both 1:1 and in small group settings, helping to deliver engaging, personalised learning and care. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent behaviour management strategies are essential for this role.
This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, nurturing and willing to help wherever needed within a dynamic and rewarding environment.
**About the School**
The School is a specialist educational setting supporting young people with Autism, ADHD and Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD). With a strong focus on inclusive education, they provide a nurturing, child-centred environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive and achieve their full potential.
The experienced team delivers a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs, while prioritising communication, wellbeing, and life skills. Through close collaboration with families and professionals, they create a supportive, inspiring space where every achievement is celebrated.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of pupils with Special Education needs.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
**Role Requirements**
- Teaching assistant Qualification is Preferred but not necessary.
- Proven experience working within a SEN classroom as a Teaching Assistant.
- A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
**Are you interested?**
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to (url removed)
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.
