Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Portishead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Portishead, within the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust. This role offers flexible opportunities across temporary, day-to-day, or longer-term placements to suit experience and career goals.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with children and can adapt to different classroom environments, while helping pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within primary classrooms.
• Work alongside class teachers to help pupils engage with their learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings, year groups, and classroom routines.
• Contribute to the wider school community and work effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Portishead
Rate of Pay: £93–£115 per day
Start Date: From September

About the Role

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within primary education? Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Portishead.

We are proud to work with schools within the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust, offering Teaching Assistants the opportunity to work within welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school environments.

Whether you’re looking for a temporary role, flexible day-to-day work, or a longer-term placement, we have opportunities available to suit your experience, availability, and career goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, is passionate about supporting their learning and development, and can confidently adapt to different classroom environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within primary classrooms.
• Work alongside class teachers to help pupils engage with their learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings, year groups, and classroom routines.
• Contribute to the wider school community and work effectively with colleagues.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available.
• Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
• Opportunities to work within schools across the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust.

Job Requirements

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience is desirable.
• Previous experience supporting children within a primary school setting is beneficial.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Flexible, reliable, and confident adapting to different school environments.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

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.