SEND Teaching Assistant County Durham Up to £500 per week dependent on experience ASAP start- Long term supply position About the role Connex Education is working with a mainstream secondary schools in the County Durham area who are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time, working with students across KS3-KS4 with SEND. About the school The secondary schools are based in County Durham and focuses on creating a positive environment where every student can grow and excel. They are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who will work with a number of children with SEN needs and be a crucial part of the team, who are a warm and welcoming team of teaching assistants. Assignment Details This is a full time role working Monday to Friday 8:00am start until 3pm, experience working at Key Stage 3 and 4 is essential for this role. Benefits of working with Connex Education &]:mt-2 [li>mark>&]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8"> Competitive daily rate PAYE paid weekly Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package compromising over 19 courses Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities Person Specification &]:mt-2 [li>mark>&]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8"> Hold a Relevant Qualification in SEND or Teaching Assistant - desirable Have experience of supporting students in a secondary school or similar setting Be confident working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis Good Knowledge of different types of Special Needs Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, 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 Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.