Primary Teaching Assistant - Flexible, Impactful Support

Connex Education Partnership; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working

Long-term placements

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare. Salary £93–£110 per day, ASAP start.

You will assist the class teacher with lessons, support individuals and groups, reinforce learning, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment across subjects. Experience with children is beneficial; strong communication and safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in a school, childcare, youth work, or similar setting is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is advantageous.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Patient, enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to encourage and motivate pupils.
• Understanding safeguarding and creating a safe environment.
• Enhanced DBS check on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with planning and delivery of engaging lessons.
• Work with individuals, small groups, and the wider class to support learning.
• Reinforce learning and help pupils develop their knowledge and understanding.
• Support pupils across a range of subjects and activities.
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Encourage pupils to participate positively and develop confidence and independence.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may require extra help with their learning.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare. Salary £93–£110 per day, ASAP start.

You will assist the class teacher with lessons, support individuals and groups, reinforce learning, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment across subjects. Experience with children is beneficial; strong communication and safeguarding awareness are essential.