Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Bridgwater
Rate of Pay: £93–£115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately – Ongoing

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within primary education? Connex Education is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across mainstream primary schools in Bridgwater
.

We’re looking for caring, adaptable, and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. There are opportunities to work with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing tailored support to help them thrive in the classroom.

Whether you’re looking for long-term placements or flexible ad-hoc work
, we have opportunities to suit your experience, availability, and career goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience across different primary school settings, work alongside experienced teachers, and make a positive difference to pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

• Support teaching and learning within mainstream primary classrooms.
• Work alongside class teachers to help pupils engage with their learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Support pupils with SEMH and SEND needs, helping them access learning and overcome barriers.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, and independence.
• Adapt learning activities and approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

• Competitive rates of pay – £93–£115 per day, depending on experience.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
• Flexible ad-hoc and long-term opportunities to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to gain experience supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND.
• Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• GCA Approved Supplier.
• £200 referral bonus scheme.

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience with in a primary school, childcare, youth work, coaching, tutoring, or care setting is beneficial.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Interest in supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and confident adapting to different classroom environments.
• Ability to support positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
• Right to work in the UK.

If you’re looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant role in Bridgwater
, with opportunities across mainstream primary schools and the chance to support children with SEMH and SEND needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re looking for long-term work or flexible ad-hoc Teaching Assistant opportunities
, Connex Education can help you find a role that suits your experience and availability.

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