Supply Primary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children in primary education. This role offers the chance to work across multiple schools, enhancing children's learning experiences and helping them achieve their academic goals. You will be instrumental in creating a positive classroom environment, guiding pupils through their educational journey. With flexible working options and the potential for permanent placement, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in young learners' lives. Join a supportive team committed to your professional development and well-being.

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

Responsibilities

• Support children in early years and assist with SATs preparation.
• Facilitate learning through play and provide small group interventions.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Phonics Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Education

Level 2 SEND

Level 3 Teaching and Learning

Level 4 HLTA

Level 5 TEFL

Tools

Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant
Beeston (NG9)
£425 – £475 per week (depending on qualifications and experience)

About the Role
Connex Education is working in partnership with primary schools in Beeston (NG9) to offer relief cover opportunities, giving you the chance to work in 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 Beeston 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 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

• UK 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

If you are interested in this position, please email [e-mail] or call 0115 824 3001.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including 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.