Role: Classroom Support SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Bromborough, Wirral
Salary: £450 - £475 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact in the classroom?
About the Role
Connex Education is working with a Primary School in Bromborough seeking a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support their Year 1 class. The role involves encouraging engagement through structure, routine, and clear roles. The flexibility and the ability to take direction are essential. You will also be supervising children during lunchtime and on the playground.
A nurturing, calm, and patient approach is key.
About the School
This one-form entry primary school is a warm, inclusive, community-focused setting that promotes respect, kindness, ambition, and belonging. Staff work collaboratively to create a supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, resilience, and independence.
Assignment Details
This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday, starting ASAP, and the assignment is expected to run until July 2027 for the right candidate.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
* Proud partner of Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust.
* 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
* A Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
* GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
* Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
Knowledge and skills
* Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
* Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
* Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
* 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.
Are you interested?
If you are interested or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today!
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.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
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.