One-to-One Primary Teaching Assistant — Flexible & Impactful

Connex Education; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE payments

Flexible working

Free SEND Toolkit access

Funded qualifications: Level 2 SEND, L

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea. You will work closely with teachers and SEND staff to provide tailored support enabling each pupil to access learning and reach their potential.

The role offers flexible, long-term opportunities with competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development through funded qualifications and tooling to support your growth in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is beneficial but not essential.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable in supporting learning.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil throughout the school day.
• Support the pupil’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Adapt learning activities to suit the pupil’s individual needs.
• Encourage engagement, participation, and independence in the classroom.
• Implement strategies from support plans and EHCPs when applicable.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, and external professionals.
• Monitor progress and give feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist the pupil during transitions, breaktimes, and structured activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Connex Education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea. You will work closely with teachers and SEND staff to provide tailored support enabling each pupil to access learning and reach their potential.

The role offers flexible, long-term opportunities with competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development through funded qualifications and tooling to support your growth in the classroom.