Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Glossop; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your own dedicated consultant 24/7

Weekly pay with competitive rates

DBS check process support

Direct links to local schools in and B

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary team in the UK. You will work closely with teachers to support a Year 1 pupil, assist small groups, prepare resources and help with activities across the curriculum.

The school emphasizes safeguarding and building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents. Prior experience is valued, including volunteering.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and supporting their education.
• Patience, creativity, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Experience with children (volunteering or other settings).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 pupil and small groups.
• Prepare resources and materials.
• Assist with classroom activities across the curriculum.

Skills

Passion for children

Patience

Creativity

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant Full-time, Term-time only

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

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join one of our friendly primary school teams.

About the role

You’ll work closely with our teachers to support children’s learning and development, helping to create a nurturing classroom environment where every child can thrive. Your day-to‑day work will include supporting a Year 1 pupil, assisting small groups and individual pupils, preparing resources, and helping with classroom activities across the curriculum.

About the School

The school are looking for a friendly and passionate teaching assistant to work in a Year 1 class.

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their education
• Patience, creativity, and excellent communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Experience working with children (although this could be through volunteering or in other settings)
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

The key benefits for working with Connex Education:

• Your own dedicated consultant available 24/7
• A variety of daily and long term positions to suit your needs and work around your lifestyle
• £200 referral scheme per referral
• Accredited free CPD training and extra support from an expert consultant
• Weekly pay with excellent rates of pay
• Direct links to local schools in and around Bury

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.

Connex Education 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.