Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistants (Primary Phase) September 2026
Opportunities in Bath & North East Somerset
- Support Young Learners with Additional Needs Connex Education & BWMAT Schools

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, or looking to develop your career supporting children with additional needs?

Connex Education is working in partnership with schools across Bath & North East Somerset (BANES) within the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT) and is recruiting dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible day-to-day supply and short-term roles starting in September 2026.

These opportunities are ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and enjoy working in a variety of school environments while maintaining flexibility around their work commitments.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the primary age range
• Working one-to-one and with small groups
• Assisting teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
• Supporting pupils with communication, social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Flexible day-to-day and short-term assignments across BWMAT schools
• Roles commencing from September 2026

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEN setting
• A patient, nurturing and positive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to adapt to different school environments and pupil needs
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development

About BWMAT

The Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT) is a family of schools committed to delivering high-quality education across Bath, North East Somerset and the wider region. Through collaboration, shared expertise and a strong community ethos, BWMAT schools provide inclusive learning environments where every child is supported to achieve their potential. The trust places a strong emphasis on staff development, wellbeing and creating positive outcomes for all pupils.

Why Work with Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, including over 24 CPD courses
• Funded qualifications available including -Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA & Level 4 HLTA
• Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing support programme and refresher training for modern classroom environments
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and career goals

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for flexible work from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Connex Education and help make a positive impact in BWMAT primary schools across Bath and BANES.
Contact the team on (url removed) or (phone number removed).

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.