Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves working closely with a child with special educational needs, requiring patience and adaptability. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and possess strong communication skills. You will benefit from competitive pay, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional development through CPD courses. If you are passionate about making a difference in a child's educational journey, this position offers a rewarding experience in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Teaching Assistant Job Ready Training

Temp-to-perm roles

Weekly pay through PAYE

Competitive pay rates

Supportive team environment

Referral scheme

24/7 support from recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support a child on a 1:1 basis in Year 3.
• Adapt to different learning needs of the students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Experience with SEN

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Role: Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Southport

Salary: £425-£450 per week

Working Days: Monday-Friday (8.45am-3.15pm)

Connex Education is working in partnership with an excellent primary school in Southport who are seeking an experienced teaching assistant to cover until the end of academic school year.

About the School:

Connex Education has a long-standing tradition supplying teaching assistants to this school. The school is ideally located in Ainsdale for staff travelling from anywhere around Sefton.

About the role:

The school is looking for an adaptable, patient and proactive teaching assistant to support a child on a 1:1 basis in Year 3. Experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential for this role.

Why choose Connex Education?

• Teaching Assistant Job Ready Training: You will have access to our Connex Education Academy platform to complete relevant and updated CPD 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 a 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 with SEN is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt to different learning needs.
• It is essential that you have a DBS on the update service, or are willing to obtain a new one through Connex.

If you are interested in applying for this teaching assistant role, please apply or send your CV to [e-mail].

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including 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.

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