Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate.

PAYE paid weekly.

Free access to CPD courses.

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Connex Education is partnering with primary schools across Darlington and surrounding areas to recruit experienced Teaching Assistants. You will be supporting the class teacher with behaviour management, providing additional instruction, and assisting with classroom activities.

You should be able to work closely with pupils to reinforce learning, offer one-on-one support, and ensuring a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Aged 18 and over.
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery and managing classroom behaviour.
• Provide individual or small group support to pupils.
• Assist in preparing learning materials and monitoring pupil progress.

Education

Aged 18 and over

C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant

Darlington, County Durham

£14.24 per hour

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

About the role:

Connex Education is partnering with Primary Schools across the Darlington and surrouding areas to recruit experienced Teaching Assistants. You will be supporting the class teacher with behaviour management, providing additional instruction, and assisting with classroom activities. You should be able to work closely with pupils to reinforce learning, offer one-on-one support, and ensuring a positive learning environment.

Assignment details

A primary teaching assistant you will be working across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. You will support the class teacher by helping with lesson delivery, managing classroom behaviour, and providing individual or small group support to pupils. You will assist in preparing learning materials, monitoring pupil progress, and creating a positive, inclusive environment. Your role is essential in helping young learners develop foundational skills, supporting both academic and social-emotional growth.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our CPD skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person Specification

• Aged 18 and over
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

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. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

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.