Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

SEND Toolkit

Level 2 SEND

Level 3 Teaching & Learning

Level 4 HLTA

Level 5 TEFL

Career progression

Wellbeing programme

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to provide high-quality classroom support across partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent. You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ academic progress, behaviour, and well-being—ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

This role offers a competitive daily rate (£90-£120), weekly PAYE, and development opportunities including SEND qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational settings (voluntary or paid).
• Confidence supporting pupils in classroom, one-to-one or small groups.
• Ability to assist with lesson prep and classroom tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to progress academically, behaviour, and well-being.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom tasks.
• Support teachers in managing groups and individual learners.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom support

Behaviour management

One-to-one support

Strong communication

Education

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to provide high-quality classroom support across partner schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This opportunity is ideal for graduates, career changers, or individuals with relevant experience looking to begin or continue a rewarding career in education.

The Schools

Partner schools support pupils across all key stages and pride themselves on creating welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environments. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ academic progress, behaviour, and well-being—ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, or similar educational setting (voluntary or paid)
• Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning) or degree in education/related field (preferred but not essential)
• Confidence supporting pupils in the classroom, one-to-one or in small groups
• Ability to assist with general classroom tasks, lesson preparation, and behaviour management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to different classroom environments
• Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

• Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

• Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

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.