Teaching Assistant – Primary

Connex Education Partnership; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to CPD training

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a large mainstream primary school and nursery in Middlesbrough. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:30, with opportunities for 1:1 support and small group work. A TA qualification or equivalent experience is required, along with experience in a school or nursery setting.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Connex Education offers a competitive daily rate, weekly PAYE, and free access to CPD training.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent degree/experience.
• Experience supporting pupils in primary or nursery settings.
• Be confident working with small groups and managing behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide general teaching assistant support in a primary setting.
• Deliver 1:1 support and small group sessions where required.
• Support the class teacher with daily activities from 8:30 to 3:30.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group sessions

Pupils support

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Middlesbrough

You must have right to work in the UK to apply

About the role

Connex Education are working with a large mainstream primary school and nursery provision in the Middlesbrough area who are seeking Teaching Assistants to work full time. We are looking for Teaching Assistants across all age groups of primary. The role is for general TA support but you must also be happy providing some 1:1 support and small group sessions where required.

About the school

This primary school is a large mainstream primary school who has a lovely team of teaching staff who will welcome you as part of the team. This inclusive primary school prides itself on strong teamwork, a child-centred approach, and a positive school culture. They provide education and care from nursery age (3 years) upwards to Year 6.

Assignment Details

This Teaching Assistant position is full time working Monday – Friday. You must be able to commit to 8:30-3:30 daily. Experience working in a school or nursery is required for this position- you are also invitied to apply if you have recently completed a TA qualification and gained experience through a placement or a volunteer assignment.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Academize CPD training

Person Specification

• Teaching Assistant Qualification or Equivalent Degree/ Experience
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a primary or nursery environment
• Be confident working with small groups
• Good Knowledge of Additional Needs and knowledge of either EYFS/KS1/KS2 Curriculum
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

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 determined 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.