Level 2/3 Teaching and Learning - SEN

SEND Teaching Assistant

Stockton-On-Tees

Up to £500 a week

About the role

Connex Education is seeking a dedicated full-time SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialised Stockton pupil referral unit, starting September 2025. This vital role, paying up to £475 per week, focuses on supporting students with profound learning difficulties and complex special educational needs. Working with students who have profound learning difficulties requires exceptional patience, empathy, and specialised skills. You'll be supporting young people who may have severe cognitive impairments, multiple disabilities, or complex medical needs that significantly impact their learning and daily functioning.

If you are compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant then apply today!

About the School/Organisation:

The school offers a specialist environment with individualised learning plans, therapeutic interventions, and an experienced, supportive team.

Assignment Details:

This two day role (Monday/ Friday) provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in at-risk learners' lives within a dedicated SEN setting. The full day is 8:30am-3:30am.

Candidates must be based in Teesside or surrounding areas. Apply if you're passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable young people.

You will be on a 1:1 basis with your allocated pupil, within a class of up to 5 and a teacher.

In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you:

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

As a successful SEND Teaching Assistant with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess:

Hold a relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant- level 2 or level 3

Have experience working with individuals with SEN

Good time management and organisational skills

Confident in your behaviour management skills

Calm, resilient and able to communicate well with young people

Hold a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one through Connex

Team Teach trained- preferred

Be able to show proof of work in the UK

If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today!

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. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.

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