Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible work to fit commitments

Free training and development

Funded qualifications and career paths

£200 referral bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Yeovil, Somerset. Immediate start with flexible daily supply options, short-term placements, and longer assignments. Work across different settings to gain classroom experience and develop skills.

You will assist teachers, support individual and group learning, and help create a safe, engaging environment while following school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Experience in school, childcare, youth work, coaching, tutoring, or care setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to encourage participation.
• Assist in creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Salary: £93–£100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Unqualified Teaching Assistants across primary schools in Yeovil.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in education or looking to gain further classroom experience. We have a range of opportunities available, including flexible daily supply work, short-term placements, and longer-term assignments. You will have the opportunity to work within different primary school settings while developing your skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to encourage participation.
• Assist in creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

Person Specification

• Minimum 6 months’ experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Experience within a school, childcare, youth work, coaching, tutoring, or care setting is beneficial.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional approach.
• Passion for supporting children to achieve their best.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Choose Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
• Flexible work to fit around your commitments.
• Access to free training and development opportunities.
• Funded qualifications and career progression pathways.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Wellbeing resources and educational training updates.
• £200 referral bonus scheme.

If you’re eager to gain further classroom experience and make a positive impact in local primary schools across Yeovil, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re looking to start a career in education or build on your existing experience working with children and young people, Connex Education can help you find the right opportunity.

Contact our team on 0117 486 5001 or email [e-mail] for more information.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is 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.