Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Batley to work five mornings a week. The role involves supporting a small group of children closely to enhance their learning experiences. Candidates should have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and preferably prior classroom experience. This position offers competitive pay and potential career progression opportunities within the educational sector.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Access to CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom or similar environment is required.
• A current DBS check on the update service or willing to provide a new one.

Responsibilities

• Assist small groups of children in progressing their knowledge.
• Work across KS1 and KS2 as necessary.

Skills

Classroom experience

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Batley

Earn up to £250 per week working five mornings

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education is supporting a mainstream primary school in Batley in appointing a Teaching Assistant to work five mornings 8.30 – 12.00 each week. The role is to work with a small group of children helping to progress their knowledge.

About the school

This welcoming school is a Junior and Infant school meaning you will need to be flexible working across KS1 and KS2. It has supportive senior leaders which means you have help to progress your career.

Assignment details

This role is a long term assignment starting January 2026 – April 2026 initially with the potential to continue longer for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

Person Specification

• Have experience of working in a classroom environment or similar setting.
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one.
• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Protected characteristics statement

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.

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today or call Chelsea on 09124 948 016 to discuss the role further.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.