Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education provider in Northwich is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development. The role involves working closely with teachers, preparing resources, and fostering a nurturing classroom environment. Candidates should have a passion for working with children, patience, and strong communication skills. A commitment to safeguarding is essential. Excellent pay rates and support are provided.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Variety of positions to suit needs

£200 referral scheme

Accredited free CPD training

Weekly pay with excellent rates

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children's education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
• Experience with children, through volunteering or other settings.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with children's learning and development.
• Prepare resources and assist with classroom activities.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Patience

Creativity

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Experience working with children

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Teaching Assistant Full-time, Term-time only

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

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 small groups and individual pupils, preparing resources, and helping with classroom activities across the curriculum.

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 Wigan

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.