Primary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants for primary schools in the Redcar area. This full-time role offers an immediate start, supporting teachers and pupils in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have experience in primary education, particularly with EYFS, KS1, and KS2. The role includes opportunities for career progression and access to a comprehensive skills development package. Join a welcoming team and make a meaningful impact in the classroom while enjoying a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Experience supporting pupils in primary education is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and support pupils in the classroom.
• Work with small groups and provide individual support.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Experience in Primary Education

Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum

Knowledge of KS1 Curriculum

Knowledge of KS2 Curriculum

Confidence with Small Groups

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Equivalent Degree

Job description

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Connex Education are working with a number of mainstream primary schools based around the Redcar Area who are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to work full time within the schools. We are seeking Teaching Assistants who are specialised in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 and also 1:1 to apply as we have a variation of roles upcoming.

About the School

This primary schools we work with are welcoming and you will be supported by a lovely team of teaching staff, other teaching assistants and you will be responsible for assisting the teachers and supporting the pupils in the classroom.

These roles are offering an immediate start working predominately Monday – Friday which means you must be able to work on a full time basis. A level 2 or 3 Teaching assistant qualification is essential for this role.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package compromising over 24 courses
• Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Teaching Assistant Qualification or Equivalent Degree – essential
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a primary environment
• Be confident working with small groups
• Good Knowledge of Additional Needs and knowledge of either EYFS/KS1/KS2 Curriculum
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

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. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.