Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support schools across Doncaster and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re experienced, a recent graduate, or new to education, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll help children build confidence, develop skills and reach their full potential within a supportive environment. Your day could involve assisting teachers with lessons, providing one-to-one or small-group support, and helping pupils grow academically, socially and

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children learn, grow and reach potential.
• Caring, enthusiastic, and approachable attitude.
• Ability to provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support.
• Help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.
• Support children with additional learning needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Encourage children to become confident and independent learners.

Skills

Passionate about children

Patience and empathy

Reliability and adaptability

Relationship building

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Doncaster and the surrounding areas

Do you have a passion for helping children learn, grow and achieve their full potential? Are you caring, enthusiastic and looking for a rewarding role in education?

Connex Education is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to support schools across Doncaster and the surrounding areas!

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, have childcare experience or are looking to begin a new career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Why become a Teaching Assistant?

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping children build confidence, develop new skills and reach their full potential.

Your day could include:

• Supporting teachers to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons.




• Providing one-to-one and small-group support.




• Helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.




• Supporting children with additional learning needs.




• Creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.




• Encouraging children to become confident and independent learners.

Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference!

Opportunities within Infinity Academies Trust

Connex Education is keen to connect talented education professionals with schools across Doncaster and the surrounding areas, including potential opportunities within Infinity Academies Trust.

Infinity Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust bringing together schools across Lincolnshire and neighbouring communities. Its schools include St Martin’s Church of England Primary Academy in Owston Ferry and Haxey Church of England Primary Academy, both serving communities within the wider Doncaster area.

The Trust supports schools in providing educational opportunities that help children develop, achieve and thrive within their local communities.

For Teaching Assistants, opportunities within these school communities can provide the chance to support classroom learning, work alongside dedicated teachers and make a positive contribution to children’s educational journeys.

Who are we looking for?

We’re keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Passionate about children’s learning and development.




• Patient, caring, enthusiastic and approachable.




• Reliable, adaptable and proactive.




• Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff.




• Able to work effectively as part of a team.




• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Previous experience in a school, nursery or childcare setting is beneficial, but a positive attitude and a genuine desire to help children succeed are equally important.

Why choose Connex Education?

• Opportunities across schools in Doncaster and surrounding areas.




• Potential for flexible, short-term and longer-term assignments.




• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.




• Access to education-focused training and professional development opportunities.




• The chance to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your career.

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.