Teaching Assistant – Secondary (KS3 / KS4) | Nottingham Area Pay: Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience and qualifications) Location: Nottingham and surrounding areas Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK Connex Education is working in partnership with a successful secondary school in the Nottingham area to support their day-to-day supply and long-term staffing needs. This role offers excellent flexibility, with opportunities for part-time or full-time work to suit your availability. About the School The school is a welcoming and supportive secondary setting with a strong focus on inclusion and student development. Pupils are at the heart of everything they do, and staff work collaboratively to create a positive, engaging learning environment. As part of a wider trust, the school offers stability along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Assignment Details As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting students across KS3 and KS4, working closely with classroom teachers to support learning, behaviour, and engagement. This may include small group work or 1:1 support. Start dates are staggered, and once compliance checks are complete, work can be available immediately. Roles are flexible, allowing you to work part-time or full-time depending on your availability. Benefits of Working with Connex Education • Competitive pay rates • PAYE, paid weekly • Free access to the Classroom Teacher Toolkit (over 70 training and development courses) • Wellbeing programme and refresher training for the modern classroom • Career progression opportunities, including funded formal qualifications • Dedicated skills development manager to support your career goals Person Specification – Teaching Assistant • Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting (e.g. youth work, sports coaching, care work) • Ability to support pupils aged 11–16 in a secondary school environment • Confidence supporting learning and managing behaviour alongside the class teacher • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development • Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt quickly to different classroom settings • Enthusiastic, motivated, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude • Able to commute to Nottingham and surrounding areas If you are interested in this role or would like to explore further opportunities with Connex Education, apply today! All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We assess all candidates on merit and do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Connex Education Partnership is both 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.