Support Specialist for Students with Special Educational Needs

3 weeks ago


Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Connex Education Full time

Support Specialist for Students with Special Educational Needs

Salary: £408 per week

Position Overview

Connex Education is partnering with a specialized educational institution focused on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) to recruit a Support Specialist dedicated to full-time assistance.

About the Educational Institution

This institution is committed to catering to students with diverse needs, including SEMH, ADHD, attachment difficulties, and behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will provide support to Key Stage 3 and 4 students both in group settings and on an individual basis.

All staff members are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. They are looking for a Support Specialist who is committed, resilient, and passionate about improving the educational experiences of students.

Role Details

This role is set to commence at the earliest opportunity and will continue until the conclusion of the academic year.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Weekly PAYE payments.
  • Complimentary access to an extensive SEND Toolkit featuring over 19 professional development courses.
  • Financial support for formal qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL.
  • Enhanced career opportunities through our Care to Classroom transition initiative.
  • Wellbeing support programs and ongoing training tailored to modern educational environments.
  • Potential pathways to trainee teacher apprenticeships.

Essential Qualifications

  • Experience working with SEND/SEMH students.
  • Understanding of child development and educational requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • DBS clearance on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
  • Proven patience, empathy, and composure in challenging situations.
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt teaching strategies as necessary.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

If you are interested in this opportunity or wish to learn about additional roles, please consider submitting your application.

Equal Opportunities Statement

All offers are contingent upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS verification. Recruitment decisions will take DBS outcomes into account. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, valuing and respecting cultural and religious diversity without discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, heritage, marital status, or disability. Evaluation is based solely on individual merit.

Connex Education Partnership operates as an employment agency and business.



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