Teaching Assistant

Your Role

 We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant. Connex supports EYFS/Primary and Secondary aged children & young people (CYP are Secondary age but are working at Primary level). Please state in your personal statement which age group you would like to support.

Connex is a Registered Alternative Provision offering personalised curriculums to our learners who have a range of special educational needs. We support our learners, who range in age from EYFS to Key Stage 4, in small groups or as individuals, along with supporting them in their mainstream schools and settings through our Outreach Services.

Connex is on an exciting journey of growth and transformation, allowing us to enhance our provision, support more children and young people, and create an inspiring environment where they can thrive. Join us on this exciting journey and help us to shape our future. 

We are in search of a nurturing and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who:

· Has a resilient and proactive attitude

· Is passionate and creative

· Is a flexible team-player

· Is calm and nurturing

Connex is proud to be part of Brunel Education - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

What it’s like to work at Connex:

"Working at Connex is like no other job I have had before. It is an amazing place to work, the young people are great to work with. Yes, It has its challenges sometimes like any other place of work, but all staff are so supportive and we all pull together. Team work is key!"

  "Connex - where inclusion is not just for the young people but everyone!"

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Hours: 26 hours per week

Interview: As received

Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact People Service using email address: resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk or via Telephone No: 1793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact People Services email address: resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.

Benefits:

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities

Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays

Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual pay progression opportunities

Continuous Service date honoured.

Qualifications

GCSE English & Maths

essential

C+ or 4+