At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a child 1:1 in a KS2 class, promoting social and emotional skills.
- Company: Connex Education, dedicated to inclusive education and student welfare.
- Benefits: Earn up to £650 per week, with weekly PAYE payments and free CPD access.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and trainee teacher apprenticeships available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, plus experience working with children and SEN needs.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 $ per year.
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Wakefield
- Earn up to £650 per week depending on experience
About the role
Connex Education is working with a SEN school in Wakefield who are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work full‑time starting September 2026.
About the school
The school itself caters for pupils with a range of needs.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting a child 1:1 in a KS2 class.
The school aims to develop children’s social and emotional skills.
Each member of the school shares their expertise and knowledge to promote inclusion.
Assignment Details
The role is to start in September 2026 – December 2026 initially but may be extended. If you are available before September, the role has the potential to start before.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- 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
Person Specification
- Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one
- Have Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent
- Hold previous experience of working with children and young people
- Have experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs
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.
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Senior Teaching Assistant employer: Connex Education Partnership
Connex Education Partnership is an exceptional employer for Early Years Students, offering flexible hours that seamlessly fit around your studies while providing invaluable hands-on experience in nursery and primary school settings across Merseyside. With a supportive work culture, dedicated consultants, and weekly PAYE pay, you will have ample opportunities for personal and professional growth in the early years education sector.
Contact Details:
Connex Education Partnership Recruitment Team
