Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 16,605; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

£200 referral scheme

Opportunities to work across multiple/

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Northwich is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our Reception class team on a full-time, five-days-a-week basis. You will support early years learning, assist with personal care, and help create a safe, nurturing environment while tracking progress and liaising with families.

This role offers weekly pay, opportunities to work across a variety of schools, and ongoing professional development with a supportive team and potential permanent placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Willingness and ability to provide personal care with sensitivity.
• Good communication with children, staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons to Reception children.
• Provide personal care assistance, including toileting and hygiene.
• Help create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and resources.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Maintain accurate records and observations of progress.

Skills

Experience with young children

Excellent communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Location:Northwich
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming Reception class team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the early years of children's education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities to Reception-aged children
• Provide personal care assistance, including toileting, changing, and hygiene support
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children's social, emotional, and academic development
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and resource management
• Work with individual children and small groups to reinforce learning
• Maintain accurate records and observations of children's progress

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with young children, ideally in an educational setting
• Willingness and ability to provide personal care with sensitivity and professionalism
• Patient, warm, and approachable manner
• Good communication skills with children, staff, and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Consistent full-time work, Monday to Friday
• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools and broaden your experience
• Supportive team and ongoing professional development
• Potential for permanent placements

• Weekly pay with excellent rates of pay
• £200 referral scheme per referral

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 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.