Teaching Assitant

Connex Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants in Stockport. Positions are available full-time or part-time with flexible working days. You'll gain experience working in primary schools alongside teachers while having access to ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates have a Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification or relevant school experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Free access to CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant school experience considered, along with a Level 2/3 qualification.
• Experience of supporting pupils in a school or similar setting.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to provide a new one.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
• Access ongoing professional development.
• Join dedicated teams in local primary schools.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils

Knowledge of primary curriculum

Education

A Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockport

Salary: £425-475 per week (dependent on experience/ qualifications)

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

About the Role

Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join our agency, working across Stockport. We are working in partnership with fantastic local primary schools that are looking for support staff to join their dedicated teams.

Positions are available on a full-time or part-time basis starting immediatley. You’ll have the flexibility to choose your working days. While the roles are initially temporary, there is potential for permanent placement.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff and have access to ongoing professional development through Connex Education.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

Person Specification

• A Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
• GCSEs or equivalent Level 2 in Maths and English.
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a school or similar setting.
• Good working knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one.

Are you interested?

If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with 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.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.