Primary Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a passionate Early Years Teaching Assistant for a long-term assignment in Wakefield. The role involves supporting children's development and assisting the teacher in creating engaging activities. This position offers competitive pay and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to accredited CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Refresher training for classroom challenges

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in Early Years.
• Ability to create engaging activities for children.
• Be a key person for specific children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' development in Early Years provision.
• Assist the teacher in classroom activities.
• Prepare children for school readiness.

Skills

Supporting pupils' development

Creating engaging activities

Ability to support the teacher

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Wakefield

Up to £475 per week depending on experience

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education is supporting a mainstream primary school in Wakefield in appointing an Early Years Teaching Assistant.

About the school

The school is located in a small village on the outskirts of Wakefield. As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils' development in their Early Years provision. The school is looking for a passionate and role-modeling Early Years Teaching Assistant.

Assignment details

This is a long-term assignment starting September 2025 and ending January 2026. It has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom challenges
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Experience supporting pupils in Early Years
• Ability to support the teacher and create engaging activities
• Support children's development to prepare them for school
• Be a key person for specific children

Protected characteristics statement

If you're interested or want to discuss more supply opportunities with local schools, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit. Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business.