Primary Teaching Assistant (MV01)

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children in a vibrant primary school. This role is crucial for providing personalized educational and emotional support to children facing challenges. You will work closely with a young child, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes their learning and emotional well-being. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on a child's life while benefiting from professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture. If you are dedicated to making a difference and have the skills required, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

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 educational settings.
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with a history of trauma.
• Assist in managing emotional regulation and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Trauma Awareness

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Educational Environment

Enhanced DBS Check

Tools

Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Job description

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Primary Teaching Assistant (MV01), Nottingham

Client:

Connex Education

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant

Nottingham

Pay rates shown are dependant on qualifications and recent experience.

About the role

Connex Education is in partnership with a vibrant Primary School within the Nottingham area to recruit a Teaching Assistant to provide support on a 1:1 basis.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a young child with a history of trauma in the classroom setting. The ideal candidate will have a patient and nurturing demeanor, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the emotional, social, and developmental needs of children who have experienced significant adversity. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's life by providing educational and emotional support tailored to their specific needs. You will provide individualized support for the child in the classroom and during activities, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, assisting in managing emotional regulation, offering comfort and stability when the child exhibits signs of distress, anxiety, or trauma-related responses.

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.

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
• 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 and experience with trauma
• 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 on 0115 824 3001 or [emailprotected]

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including 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.