Reception Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Salary: £93-£110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Full-time September 2026 - December 2026 (with potential to become permanent)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:15pm

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

About the Role

Connex Education is partnering with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Weston-super-Mare to appoint a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant. This full-time role begins in September 2026 and initially runs until December 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the successful candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to support children as they embark on their primary education within a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment. Working closely with the class teacher, you will contribute to delivering high-quality learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping to create a positive classroom atmosphere where every child can thrive and develop essential early learning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities tailored for Reception pupils.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress.
• Support children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Assist with phonics, early reading, writing, and numeracy activities.
• Encourage learning through play and practical activities aligned with the Reception curriculum and EYFS framework.
• Prepare classroom resources and help maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Observe children's progress and provide constructive feedback to the class teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children in building confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rate
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, featuring over 24 professional development courses
• Funded formal qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programmes and refresher training tailored to modern classroom demands

Person Specification

• Essential: Experience in Reception or EYFS settings.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or recognised equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one via Connex Education.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is passionate about supporting young children in their first year of school.
• Has a sound understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Is caring, patient, enthusiastic, and capable of building positive relationships with children.
• Can confidently support learning through play, structured activities, and daily classroom routines.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is organised, reliable, and proactive in assisting the class teacher.
• Upholds the highest standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

For further information, please contact our Bristol office on or email .

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. 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. 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.