Primary Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Grantham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Direct payment from Connex Education

Access to many schools within academy/

CPD training via Academize

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Grantham primary setting. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging activities and provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners with varying needs.

The ideal candidate has 3 months’ school experience or 6 months in care, shows patience and reliability, and holds or will obtain an Enhanced DBS check. The role offers competitive weekly pay and strong professional support.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months’ experience in a school setting or 6 months in a care setting.
• Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain, subject to recruitment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Help create a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs and behavioural challenges.
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, independence and progress.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning resource preparation.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet pupils’ individual needs.

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location:Granham
Job Type: Supply

About the Role

We are currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a primary school setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to helping children learn, develop, and reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 months’ experience working in a school environment or a minimum of 6 months’ experience working in a care setting. We welcome individuals who are patient, adaptable, and confident in supporting children with a range of learning needs. Working closely with teachers and other school staff, you will play an important role in creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every pupil feels supported and encouraged to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging, effective, and inclusive lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils to help develop their learning and understanding.
• Helping to create a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs and behavioural challenges where required.
• Encouraging pupil participation, confidence, independence, and academic progress.
• Assisting with classroom activities and the preparation of learning resources.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and school staff to meet pupils’ individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 3 months’ experience in a school setting or at least 6 months’ experience in a care setting.
• Ideally has experience working with children or young people in an educational environment.
• Is patient, enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to supporting pupil development.
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Can adapt confidently to the needs of different pupils and classroom environments.
• Is proactive, supportive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check, subject to the required eligibility and recruitment checks.
• Has a genuine passion for education and helping children reach their full potential.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.Connex Education Partnership is 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.