Part Time Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Part-time hours

SEND Toolkit access

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus £200

GCA Approved Supplier

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated support team in Bridgwater from September 2026. The role is part-time (1–5 days per week) to support local primary schools with one-to-one, small-group and general TA duties.

Competitive daily rates (paid weekly via PAYE) and flexible hours promote work-life balance. Candidates with SEND experience, patience, and strong teamwork skills are encouraged to apply; Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, especially with SEND.
• Experience with pupils with additional needs is essential.
• Patient, positive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and the wider school team to support learning.
• Promote pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement in the classroom.
• Support pupils’ communication, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience & resilience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Passion for supporting children

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Education

TA qualifications welcomed

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Location:Bridgwater
Salary: £93–£110 per day (pro rata, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Fixed-term until October half-term (initially)

Connex Education is working in partnership with the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust to recruit a part-time SEND Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated support team from September 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is looking for 1-5 days per week to work in local primary schools.

The roles vary in one-to-one, small groups and general TA work.

With roles starting as soon as possible – daily, short and long term positions becoming available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• Deliver small-group and individual interventions where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team to support learning across different classes.
• Promote pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement in the classroom.
• Support pupils’ communication, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Contribute to creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with SEND.
• Experience working with pupils with additional needs is essential.
• Teaching Assistant qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
• A patient, positive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Consistent part-time working hours to support work-life balance.
• Complimentary access to our SEND Toolkit for ongoing professional development.
• Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL.
• Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion programme.
• Wellbeing support and refresher training tailored to today’s classroom environment.
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Earn a £200 referral bonus for every TA or teacher you successfully refer to Connex Education.
• GCA Approved Supplier

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. All candidates are assessed solely on merit. Connex Education Partnership operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

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.