Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working

Long-term placements

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare. Salary £93–£110 per day, ASAP start.

You will assist the class teacher with lessons, support individuals and groups, reinforce learning, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment across subjects. Experience with children is beneficial; strong communication and safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in a school, childcare, youth work, or similar setting is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is advantageous.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Patient, enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to encourage and motivate pupils.
• Understanding safeguarding and creating a safe environment.
• Enhanced DBS check on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with planning and delivery of engaging lessons.
• Work with individuals, small groups, and the wider class to support learning.
• Reinforce learning and help pupils develop their knowledge and understanding.
• Support pupils across a range of subjects and activities.
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials.
• Encourage pupils to participate positively and develop confidence and independence.
• Provide additional support to pupils who may require extra help with their learning.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: £93–£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Connex Education is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Primary Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in North Somerset, including schools within the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT), as well as other local schools.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the class teacher and helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. You will work with pupils across the classroom, supporting whole-class learning, small groups, and individual pupils where appropriate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their learning, confidence, and development. You will work closely with teachers, SENDCo’s, and wider school staff to help pupils achieve their potential both academically and personally.

We offer flexible and long-term opportunities for candidates who are passionate about education and supporting children in the primary setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons
• Work with individuals, small groups, and the wider class to support learning
• Reinforce learning and help pupils develop their knowledge and understanding
• Support pupils across a range of subjects and activities
• Assist with preparing classroom resources and learning materials
• Encourage pupils to participate positively and develop confidence and independence
• Provide additional support to pupils who may require extra help with their learning
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development

Person Specification

• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience in a school, childcare, youth work, or similar setting is desirable
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is advantageous
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development
• Patient, enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to encourage and motivate pupils
• Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of creating a safe environment for children
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly PAYE payments – no umbrella companies involved
• Flexible working to fit your availability
• Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit for ongoing professional development
• Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression through our Care to Classroom conversion course
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern educational settings
• A supportive, welcoming team with a dedicated education consultant
• Earn a £200 referral bonus for each TA or teacher you successfully refer
• GCA approved supplier

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed solely on merit. Connex Education Partnership operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

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.