SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Castleford
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: Competitive daily rate via Connex Education Partnership- Subject to experience and Qualification.
Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
About the role
Connex Education is proud to be working with a respected Multi Academy Trust, supporting a range of primary schools across West Yorkshire. We are seeking a number of SEND Teaching Assistants to join one of our multi academy schools stating from September 2026.
Whether you have experience working within education, care, support work, or have a strong understanding of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, we can help you find opportunities that align with your skills, availability and career aspirations.
About the School
We work directly with a large multi academy trust in the north of Sheffield who have several Primary Schools.
Assignment Details
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.
Depending on the assignment, your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, PMLD and SEMH
- Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences
- Providing one-to-one and small group support
- Promoting pupil independence, confidence and wellbeing
- Supporting behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
- Encouraging participation in classroom and enrichment activities
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated education consultant support throughout your placement.
- Weekly pay through a trusted education recruitment provider.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school setting.
- Free access to our SEND Toolkit (19+ courses) Funded formal qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL.
- Career progression through our Care to Classroom conversion course.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom practice.
Person Specification
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education.
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and assess all applicants solely on merit.
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.
