Teaching Assistant County Durham Up to £250 per week dependent on experience ASAP start- long term supply position – 2 days a week About the role Connex Education is working with a STEM focused school and sixth form in County Durham who are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant with a strong knowledge of SEND to work 2 days a week, working with students on a 1-1 basis across KS3-KS4 About the school The STEM focused school is based in County Durham and focuses on creating a positive environment where every student can grow and excel. They are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a strong knowledge of SEND who will work 1-1 with a number of children with SEN needs and be a crucial part of the team, who are a warm and welcoming team. Assignment Details This is a part time role working 2 days a week across Monday to Friday 8:30am start until 3:30pm, experience working at Key Stage 3 & 4 is essential for this role. Benefits of working with Connex Education 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 Be an experienced Teaching Assistant Hold a Relevant Qualification in SEND (desirable) Have experience or confident in using Lathes 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 SEN 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 or contact Sarah on 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.