Primary Teaching Assistant
Swadlincote (DE11)
£400 – £450 per week (depending on qualifications and experience)
About the Role
Connex Education is working with a wonderful primary school in the Swadlincote area to recruit a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant. This is a long-term position, offering the opportunity to work 5 days a week, starting ASAP!
As a successful Teaching Assistant, you will support children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, helping them reach their learning goals. You will assist with general classroom activities, offer small group interventions, and provide 1:1 support for pupils who need extra help. You will be working closely with the class teacher to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Assignment Details
This is a full-time, long-term role, starting ASAP. You will be working 5 days a week to support the teacher and students in class. If you are passionate about supporting children’s development and want to make a real difference in their learning experience, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits of Working with Connex Education
* Competitive weekly pay
* PAYE paid weekly
* Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses
* Funded formal qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL
* Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
* Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom
* Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Person Specification
* Experience working with children aged 4–11 years
* Be willing to support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
* Strong behaviour management skills
* Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc.
* Organised, reliable, and proactive
* Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
* Willing to go the extra mile
If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss any other opportunities, please contact Derby@connex-education.com for more information.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All applicants will be assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
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