Teaching Assistant Durham Up to £525 per week About the role Connex Education are working with a mainstream Secondary school based in the Durham Area who are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to work full time within the school. We are seeking Teaching Assistants who are specialised in KS3 and KS4 and also 1:1 to apply for an immediate start You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role. About the school This Secondary school we work with are welcoming and you will be supported by a lovely team of teaching staff, other teaching assistants and you will be responsible for assisting the teachers and supporting the pupils in the classroom. Assignment Details These roles are offering a ASAP start working predominately Monday – Friday which means you must be able to work on a full time basis. A level 2 or 3 Teaching assistant qualification is essential for this role or relevant similar experience in a school Benefits of working with Connex Education Competitive daily rate PAYE paid weekly Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package compromising over 24 courses Funded formal qualifications, from 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 Teaching Assistant Qualification or Equivalent Degree – essential Have experience of supporting pupils in a Secondary environment Be confident working with small groups Good Knowledge of Additional Needs and knowledge of either KS3 & KS4 Curriculum Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.