Teaching Assistant – Primary

Connex Education; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Flexible working

SEND Toolkit

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Dedicated education consultant

Referral bonus

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements and long-term positions.

You’ll support pupils with a range of SEND, helping them access learning and achieve individual targets. You’ll work alongside class teachers and SENCOs in inclusive classrooms, across local schools in the Taunton area.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Help deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt support to individual learning needs and targets (EHCP).
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Patient & caring

Resilient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Passion for supporting children

Adaptability

Safeguarding understanding

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Taunton & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £93–£110 per day
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements and long-term positions.

You’ll support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, build confidence and achieve their individual targets. You’ll work alongside class teachers and SENCOs in inclusive classroom environments.

Local School Opportunities

The Taunton area has a wide range of primary schools, including schools within the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT).

BWMAT is a Church of England multi-academy trust supporting 46 schools across Somerset, Bath and North Somerset.

The Trust has a strong focus on inclusion, high expectations, personal development and supporting every child to flourish.

BWMAT schools in and around Taunton include:

• St James Church School
• St Andrew’s Church School
• Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
• Norton Fitzwarren Church School
• Staplegrove Church School
• Bishops Lydeard Church School

Working across local schools gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in different classroom environments and develop your SEND skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Help deliver engaging and accessible learning activities
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour
• Adapt support to individual learning needs and EHCP targets
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals
• Provide personal care where required and appropriately trained
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom
• Build positive relationships with pupils

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need previous SEND experience, although it is desirable.We’re particularly interested in people with experience in schools, childcare, youth work, care or support work.

You’ll also need:

• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children
• The ability to adapt to different school environments
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex
• The right to work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

• £93–£110 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• No umbrella companies
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to our SEND Toolkit
• Funded professional qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support and refresher training
• Dedicated education consultant
• £200 referral bonus for every TA or Teacher you refer who joins us

Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work or a longer-term SEND role, we’d love to hear from you.

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.