Primary Teaching Assistant

Company: TESOL International Association
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Location: Chew Magna
Job Description:

Job Details

Primary Teaching Assistant Location: BANES. Salary: £93 – £100 per day (depending on experience and qualifications). Start Date: September 2026.

About the Role

Connex Education is working exclusively with a well-respected Multi Academy Trust supporting a range of primary schools across BANES, including Radstock, Midsomer Norton, and Chew Magna. We are recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Primary Teaching Assistants to support schools on a day‑to‑day supply basis as well as short‑ and long‑term placements starting September 2026. These rewarding roles will involve working across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing general classroom support alongside targeted 1:1 and small group interventions depending on the needs of each school. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and confidence within a positive school environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive daily pay rates.
  • Weekly PAYE pay.
  • Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, including over 24 CPD courses.
  • Wellbeing support programme and refresher training for modern classroom environments.
  • Funded qualifications available, including:
  • Level 2 SEND.
  • Level 3 Teaching & Learning – Level 4 HLTA.
  • Level 5 TEFL. Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course.
  • Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and career goals.

Person Specification

  • Experience working with children aged 4-11 in a UK primary school setting.
  • Strong communication and positive behaviour management skills.
  • Good understanding of classroom routines and the primary curriculum.
  • Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc. is desirable.
  • Organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning.
  • Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable but not required.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Equality and Diversity Statement

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. 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.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026