Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Lydiate; On-site; GBP 21,612 - 22,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Ready Training on Academize platform

Competitive rates and benefits

24/7 support from recruitment consultant

Referral scheme with £200 vouchers

Job summary

Connex Education is looking for dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants in Lydiate & Maghull. The role involves supporting children in primary schools, with a focus on those with special educational needs. Applicants should ideally hold a Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification and must have experience working with children.

This full-time position offers competitive pay and ongoing support from Connex Education, an employment agency committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential.
• You must have a DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support in general classroom and 1:1 settings.
• Adapt to various learning needs and provide assistance as required.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience supporting children in primary schools

Ability to adapt to different learning needs

Experience supporting children with SEN

Education

Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Role: Primary Teaching Assistants

Location: Lydiate & Maghull

Salary: £475-£500 per week

Working Days: Full-time (September 2026)

Connex Education is currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and adaptable teaching assistants who have experience supporting children in primary schools. Experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential for this supply role.

About the Schools

Connex Education have been supplying teaching assistants to primary schools in Lydiate & Maghull for the past 8 years. We work in partnership with primary schools who come to us for day‑to‑day cover and long‑term 1:1 support cover.

About the roles

Connex Education are currently recruiting full‑time and part‑time teaching assistants.

The following are the type of bookings that could be available for you:

• Full‑time general classroom and 1:1 support in EYFS and KS1 (September 2026)
• Split roles – cover in different year groups throughout the day.
• Temp‑to‑perm roles – transition onto school contracts when schools request notice for staff.
• Part‑time bookings – day‑to‑day cover for full days and half‑days.

Why choose Connex Education?

• Teaching Assistant Job Ready Training: You will have access to our Academize platform for job ready training courses.
• Temp‑to‑perm roles: We create a platform for long‑term supply roles to transition into permanent contracts with schools (full‑time).
• PAYE: weekly pay through PAYE.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and benefits while working with us.
• Supportive Team: Be part of friendly, proactive, and experienced team that values your skills and provides ongoing support.
• Referral scheme: Earn £200 vouchers by referring candidates to us.
• Dedicated Support: You will be able to count on 24/7 support from your dedicated recruitment consultant.

Qualifications and requirements

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting children in primary schools is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt to different learning needs and experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
• It is essential that you have a DBS on the update service, or willing to obtain a new one through Connex.

Please apply now if you are interested in joining a dynamic team of supply teaching assistants.

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.