Teaching Assistant Full-time, Term-time only
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. You will be working 1:1 with a pupil in Reception helping with work inside and outside of the classroom.
About the role: You’ll work closely with our teachers to support children’s learning and development, helping to create a nurturing classroom environment where every child can thrive. Your day-to-day work will include supporting small groups and individual pupils, preparing resources, and helping with classroom activities across the curriculum.
What we’re looking for:
1. A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their education
2. Patience, creativity, and excellent communication skills
3. The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
4. Experience working with children (although this could be through volunteering or in other settings)
5. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare
6. GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
The key benefits for working with Connex Education:
7. Your own dedicated consultant available 24/7
8. A variety of daily and long term positions to suit your needs and work around your lifestyle
9. £ referral scheme per referral
10. Accredited free CPD training and extra support from an expert consultant
11. Weekly pay with excellent rates of pay
12. Direct links to local schools in and around Wigan
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, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.