Primary Teaching Assistant (MV01)

Connex Education; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Primary School in Newark. This role focuses on providing essential support to students, promoting their learning and confidence. You will work closely with teachers to facilitate learning and ensure that every child receives the attention they need to thrive. With opportunities for career progression and professional development through funded qualifications, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education. Join a team that values collaboration and aims for excellence in student achievement while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to skills development courses

Funded formal qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4-11 in an educational setting.
• Ability to support children 1:1 or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support for KS1 and KS2 pupils.
• Facilitate learning through play and small group interventions.

Skills

Teamwork Skills

Behaviour Management

Phonics Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Reliability

Education

Experience in Educational Environment

Current Enhanced DBS

Formal Qualifications (Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning)

Tools

Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Newark

Salary: £400- £550 per week

Pay rates shown are dependent on qualifications and recent experience.

About the role

Connex Education is in partnership with a vibrant Primary School within the Newark area to recruit a Teaching Assistant to work on a regular relief cover basis starting ASAP. You will have strong teamwork skills as the school in question has a key focus on teamwork and collaboration to achieve student and school goals. This school is at the heart of a thriving and creative community, and you will need to meet high standards and match the ambitious expectations alongside the staff and the governors. A key ethos and aim for this school are to ensure all learners are provided focused support to ensure excellent progress is made.

Duties

Duties will include general classroom support for all pupils in KS1 and KS2, facilitating learning through play and small group interventions for pupils requiring additional help. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in close partnership with the Class Teacher in helping to promote the acquisition of learning goals.

At Connex Education, we value the role Teaching Assistants have in Children’s improvement in school and confidence outside the classroom to reach their full potential.

Assignment Details

Our fantastic Supply Teaching Assistant roles are due to start ASAP, apply now to be put forward! For the right candidate, many of our placements have the potential to extend to cover the term or the rest of the academic year, with the opportunity to go permanent.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising 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

• Experience working in an educational environment with children aged between 4 and 11 years.
• Be willing to support on a 1:1 basis or work in small groups with children
• Have behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc
• Be organised and reliable
• Have a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
• Willing to go the extra mile!

If you are interested in this post, or would like to discuss any further opportunities, please apply today or contact Megan Tynch on 0115 824 3001 or [e-mail]

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.