Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD platform access

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Training and refreshers

Job summary

Connex Education is currently seeking experienced teaching assistants for upcoming roles across the St Helens area. We are actively working with a number of primary schools across the borough who are recruiting for 1:1 specialists, general support staff, and also intervention TAs on a part-time and full-time basis.

These roles will involve supporting pupils with SEN (ASD/ADHD), candidates with experience in 1:1 or SEN roles is desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 TA qualification desirable with relevant school experience preferred.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent Level 2.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply via Connex.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN (ASD/ADHD) in 1:1 or small group settings.
• 2:1 general support in primary schools and intervention activities.
• Adhere to school routines, safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Classroom management

Safeguarding awareness

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Current DBS check

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: St Helens

Salary: £90-110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced teaching assistants for upcoming roles across the St Helens area. We are actively working with a number of primary schools across the borough who are recruiting for 1:1 specialists, general support staff, and also intervention TAs on a part-time and full-time basis.

These roles will involve supporting pupils with SEN (ASD/ADHD), candidates with experience in 1:1 or SEN roles is desirable. We are also particularly interested in candidates who have experience in speech and language therapy. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30. Opportunities for permanent recruitment available for the successful candidate in the 2026/7 academic year.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
• Experience working across the primary curriculum
• Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly ASD

Knowledge and skills

• Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
• Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
• Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
• Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
• Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
• Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
• Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
• Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
• Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.

Protected Characteristics Statement

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.