Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant- EYFS/KS1

Location: Bootle, Sefton | Pay: £120-£130 per day | Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Connex Education is working with a welcoming primary school to recruit a full-time EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant in Bootle, Sefton. This is a great opportunity to support pupils with small group intervention and general TA work and potential permanent opportunities for the successful candidate.

Connex Education Offers

• Competitive daily rate of £120-£130 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities through Connex Education conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time working hours, Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:00pm.
• Immediate start available.
• EYFS and KS1 classroom support role focused on learning, inclusion and pupil progress.
• Opportunity to build valuable EYFS/KS1 experience.
• Potential permanent recruitment opportunity for the successful candidate.

About the Role / Setting

You will be joining a supportive primary school team and working across EYFS and KS1 classes. The role will involve general classroom support alongside targeted small group interventions for pupils working at differing learning levels.

Experience supporting EYFS or KS1 pupils is essential, and experience delivering focused interventions is desirable. This role may also suit an ECT looking to gain further school-based experience in a stable and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teachers with day-to-day teaching and learning across EYFS and KS1.
• Deliver small group interventions to help pupils build confidence and make progress.
• Provide targeted support for pupils.
• Adapt support to meet varying learning needs and promote inclusion.
• Encourage positive behaviour, consistency and engagement across the school day.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and follow classroom routines effectively.
• Observe and report any changes in pupil behaviour, wellbeing or learning needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting EYFS or KS1 pupils is essential.
• Experience delivering learning interventions.
• Level 2 or Level 3 teaching assistant or childcare qualification is desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Patient, empathetic and professional approach, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries in a school setting.
• Current DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for a new enhanced DBS through Connex Education.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Connex Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Apply today to find out more.

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.