SEN Practitioner - Primary Education Support

SEN Practitioner – Primary Education Support
- Somerset: Primary SEND & Mainstream Inclusion Settings

£96 - £110
September 2026

About the Role
Connex Education are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SEN Practitioner – Primary Education Support to work across a range of primary schools and specialist provisions in Somerset.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early intervention, inclusion, and helping children with additional needs access learning in a way that works for them. You will play a key role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, ensuring they can thrive in a nurturing and structured environment.

Connex is also exclusively supporting Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust from September, so opportunities in these schools will also be available. They have several primary schools based in Bridgewater, Taunton and Yeovil.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs in primary settings
Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions
Assist with planning and adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Encourage communication, independence, and engagement in learning
Help maintain a calm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
How Pupils May Present (Primary SEN Needs)
You will be working with children who may present with a wide range of needs across communication, learning, social interaction, and emotional regulation.

Pupils may:

Be diagnosed with Autism (ASC) and require structured routines and visual support
Present with ADHD, showing difficulties with attention, impulse control, or hyperactivity
Experience Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), requiring simplified instructions or alternative communication methods
Have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulty managing emotions
Struggle with transitions, changes in routine, or sensory sensitivities
Require support to access learning at a developmentally appropriate level
Benefit from consistent reinforcement, positive behaviour strategies, and nurturing relationships
Your role is to understand behaviour as communication and to support each child in developing confidence, regulation skills, and a positive experience of school.

What We’re Looking For

Experience working with primary-aged children (SEN experience highly desirable)
A calm, patient and supportive approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to adapt learning and behaviour strategies to individual needs
A genuine commitment to inclusion and child development
Team player who can work closely with teachers and SEN professionals
Why Work for Connex Education (SEND Focus)
Working with Connex Education gives you access to meaningful opportunities across a wide range of specialist and mainstream settings. We are committed to placing staff where they can make the greatest impact.

A variety of SEN and primary school settings across North Somerset
Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle and experience level
Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression
A strong focus on inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
Working in partnership with Connex Education, we are committed to improving outcomes for children with additional needs and supporting staff to succeed in rewarding roles.

Apply now or contact Charlotte on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Equal Opportunities
Connex Education is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or ethnicity.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed