Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Sefton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Referral scheme: £200 vouchers

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Temp-to-perm pathways

Job summary

Connex Education are recruiting dedicated teaching assistants to support primary school students in Formby. Roles include full-time and part-time positions with opportunities for long-term 1:1 SEN support and temporary-to-perm pathways through our partner schools.

Ideal candidates will have experience in primary settings, DBS clearance, and a proactive, adaptable approach to varied year groups. Competitive PAYE pay and ongoing consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in primary schools is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to adapt to different learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Full-time general classroom support in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Split roles – cover in different year groups throughout the day.
• Long-term 1:1 support for children with special educational needs.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Primary school experience

Education

Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Role: Primary Teaching Assistants

Location: Formby

Salary: £475-£500 per week

Working Days: Full-time/part-time

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 highly desirable for this supply role.

About the Schools:

Connex Education have been supplying teaching assistants to primary schools in Formby for over 5 years. We work in partnership with 4 excellent primary schools in the area. The schools are in a perfect location for staff travelling from Crosby, Lydiate and Southport.

About the roles:

With the surge in demand for teaching assistants in Formby, 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 support in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Split roles – cover in different year groups throughout the day.
• Long-term 1:1 support for children with special educational needs.
• 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.
• It is essential that you have a DBS on the update service, or willing to obtain a new one through Connex.

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.