Teaching Assistant
Posted 43 minutes 31 seconds ago by Connex - Bristol
Location: Frome
Rate of Pay: £95-£115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately - Ongoing
Contract: Long-term, full-time
Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within primary education? Connex Education is recruiting an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a mainstream primary school in Frome on a long-term, full-time basis.
We're looking for a caring, adaptable, and reliable individual who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, support pupils in the classroom, and make a positive difference to their academic, social, and emotional development.
Whether you have previous experience within a primary school or are looking to develop your career in education, this role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support teaching and learning within a mainstream primary classroom.
- Work alongside the class teacher to help pupils engage with their learning.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
- Adapt learning activities and approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
- Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Competitive rates of pay - £95-£115 per day, depending on experience.
- Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies.
- Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today's classroom.
- Long-term, full-time opportunity within a primary school.
- Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
- GCA Approved Supplier.
- £200 referral bonus scheme.
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Experience within a primary school, childcare, youth work, coaching, tutoring, or care setting is beneficial.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
- Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, proactive, and confident working within a classroom environment.
- Ability to support positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
- Right to work in the UK.
If you're looking for a long-term, full-time Primary Teaching Assistant role in Frome, with competitive daily rates and the opportunity to make a real difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more, contact the Bristol office on or email .
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.
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. All appointments are subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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.