SEND Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: North Somerset
Salary: £93 - £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist educational setting in North Somerset from September 2026.

We are looking for individuals interested in a mixture of flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements and long-term opportunities, supporting children and young people with additional needs.

The setting supports pupils aged approximately 4 to 19 years old with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, sensory processing difficulties and associated medical needs.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping pupils access education, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals within a nurturing and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day
Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
Support pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
Encourage independence and promote positive learning behaviours
Assist with personal care where required, following appropriate training and guidance
Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning and developmental needs
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support professionals
Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
What We're Looking For

Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential
A patient, caring, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and student needs
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
Right to work in the UK
Why Join Connex Education?

Competitive daily pay rates
Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development
Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing support and refresher training for working in modern educational settings
A supportive and welcoming team with a dedicated SEND specialist consultant
Apply Today

Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or a longer-term role within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Bristol team on (phone number removed) or email to find out more.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced 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.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are 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