Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Standish. The role involves working closely with a pupil in Reception and requires prior experience with SEN students. Benefits include a dedicated consultant, CPD training, and flexibility in job placements. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are hardworking and resilient, committed to supporting children's education.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Variety of positions around your lifestyle

£200 referral scheme

Accredited free CPD training

Weekly pay

Direct links to local schools

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN required.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one is necessary.
• Skills in managing challenging behaviour and building relationships are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a pupil in Reception.
• Assist in classroom work and manage small groups occasionally.
• Start date after half term on 26th May 2025, Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Relationship building

Managing challenging behaviour

Education

Current DBS check

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant

£425- £500 Per Week depending on experience

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

About the role

Connex Education are currently recruiting for a Priamry School teaching assistant to work at a school in Standish working 1:1 with a pupil in Reception.

About the School

The school are looking for a TA who is hard working, resilient and has experience working with pupils with SEN.

Assignment Details

The role will commence after half term starting 26^th May 2025 the working hours are 8.30am – 3.30pm 5 days a week. You will be helping the pupil complete their work inside and sometimes outside of the classroom you may also work with small groups.

The key benefits for working with Connex Education:

• Your own dedicated consultant available 24/7
• A variety of daily and long term positions to suit your needs and work around your lifestyle
• £200 referral scheme per referral
• Accredited free CPD training and extra support from an expert consultant
• Weekly pay with excellent rates of pay
• Direct links to local schools in and around Wigan

Person Specification

• Have experience working with children with SEN in a mainstream or SEN School.
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one.
• The ability to build new relationships with staff and pupils
• Be able to manage challenging behaviour

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today

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.

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