Primary Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Weekly PAYE

CPD access

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting for a Primary School Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil at a Llantwit Major school in Vale of Glamorgan. The role is mornings only (8.30am–12.00pm) starting 2nd November.

You will work closely with the class teacher and ALNCo to promote positive behaviour and learning, using a calm, nurturing approach to support ALN and behavioural needs.

Qualifications

• Calm, nurturing and resilient approach to managing challenging situations.
• DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• EWC registration and eligibility to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil in a primary school.
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation.
• Help the pupil engage with learning and daily school routines.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, ALNCo and wider school team.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Engage learners

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths and English C or above

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant – 1 to 1

Llantwit Major – Vale of Glamorgan

£300.00 per week

About the role

Connex Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a 1:1 in a Primary School in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan. This role is mornings only. 8.30am to 12.00pm and is to start from 2nd November. We are seeking to appoint a caring, patient and committed candidate to provide dedicated support for a pupil with potential Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural needs.

About the School

The school wants to ensure children not only have the best academic education, but also develops physically and emotionally to give them the best start in life. They offer a rich, broad and balanced curriculum that support children from Nursery through to Year 6.

Assignment details

The role will involve providing individualised support, promoting positive behaviour, supporting emotional regulation and helping the pupil to engage positively with learning and daily school routines.

We are looking for someone who is calm, nurturing and resilient, with a positive and consistent approach to managing challenging situations. The ability to build trusting relationships, adapt to individual needs and work collaboratively with the class teacher, ALNCo and wider school team is essential.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our CPD skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person Specification

• Aged 18 and over
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

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. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

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.