Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Bridgwater and Surrounding Areas
Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role
Connex Education is currently looking for SEND Teaching Assistants to support primary-aged pupils within schools across Bridgwater and the surrounding area.
We offer a variety of flexible and long-term opportunities for individuals who are passionate about helping children with additional needs overcome barriers to learning and achieve success in the classroom.
Working as part of a supportive school team, you'll provide valuable assistance to pupils requiring additional educational and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND during lessons and structured activities
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Assist children in developing confidence and independence
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation
• Adapt support techniques to meet individual learning requirements
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND staff
• Support children's wellbeing and emotional development
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

• SEND experience is advantageous but not essential
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is beneficial
• Caring, patient, and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for supporting young learners
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply

Why join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development
• Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion course
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for working in modern educational settings
• A supportive and welcoming team with a dedicated education consultant
• Earn a £200 referral bonus for each TA or Teacher we sign up via you!

Apply Today
Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or a longer-term role supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream primary schools, we'd love to hear from you.
Reach out to the team to find out more on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are 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.