WHY JOIN CONNEX EDUCATION?

• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
• Access to SEND-specific CPD and development tools
• A dedicated education consultant supporting your placement
• Opportunities across a variety of SEND and mainstream settings
  If you are looking for a rewarding SEND role in a supportive and specialist learning environment, apply today or contact Connex Education to learn more.
  All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including 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 volunteers to share this commitment.

CONNEX EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP IS AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Connex Education is working with a specialist educational setting in the Colchester area to recruit a compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, fixed-term role beginning in September 2025.
This setting supports pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties, sensory processing differences, and physical disabilities. The school follows a highly personalised approach to education, focusing on the individual needs and development of each pupil in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in special education who is looking to contribute to a dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with complex needs
• Support pupils’ communication, sensory, and learning development throughout the school day
• Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and targeted learning activities
• Assist with structured routines, personal care, and promoting independence
• Foster a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver high-quality care and learning