Supply Primary Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Arnold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join their team in Arnold. This role offers the opportunity to work across various primary schools, providing essential support to children in their educational journey. You will engage with pupils in early years and assist with SATs preparation, fostering a positive learning environment. With flexible full-time or part-time options, this position has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers professional development opportunities to enhance your career in education.

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 years.
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc.
• Willing to support children 1:1 or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children in early years with Phonics and SATs preparation.
• Facilitate learning through play and provide small group interventions.
• Work closely with the class teacher to promote learning goals.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Phonics Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

Enhanced DBS

Level 2 SEND

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Tools

Teaching Assistant Toolkit

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Client:

Connex Education

Location:

Arnold, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Arnold
Salary: £425 - £475 per week (depending on qualifications and experience)

About the Role
Connex Education is working in partnership with primary schools in Arnold to offer relief cover opportunities, giving you the chance to work across multiple educational settings.

As a successful Teaching Assistant, you will be matched to work within one or more of the many primary schools in the Arnold area. You will support children in the early years with Phonics (Read, Write Inc) and work with older year groups, assisting with SATs preparation. Your passion for enhancing children’s life chances will be key as you guide pupils to enjoy their time at school and achieve their learning goals.

Duties will include general classroom support in KS1 and KS2, facilitating learning through play, and providing small group interventions for pupils who need additional help. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to promote the acquisition of learning goals and foster a positive learning environment.

Assignment Details
At Connex Education, we highly value the role of Teaching Assistants in boosting children’s academic and personal growth. We are recruiting experienced individuals who can make a difference from day one! The role is available after asap and will continue throughout the academic year, with flexible full-time or part-time options. For the right candidate, there is potential for the position to become permanent.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education
• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package, which includes over 24 courses
• Funded formal qualifications: 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 with children aged 4–11 years
• Willing to support children 1:1 or in small groups
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc
• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
• Willing to go the extra mile

How to Apply
If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss other opportunities, please email Nottinghamconnex-education or call 0115 824 3001.

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 equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All applicants will be assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.