About the Role
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Role: </strong>Flexible Teaching Assistant</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Location: </strong>Wirral</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Salary: </strong>£465-500 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)</span></p>
<p><span style="-small">To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="-small">Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join our agency, working across the Wirral. We are working in partnership with fantastic local primary schools looking for support staff to join their dedicated teams across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).</span></p>
<p><span style="-small">You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff and have access to ongoing professional development through Connex Education.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Assignment Details</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="-small">Positions available on a full-time or part-time basis.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Flexibility to choose your working days.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Roles are initially temporary, with the potential for permanent placement.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Benefits of working with Connex Education </strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="-small">Competitive daily rate.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">PAYE paid weekly.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Free access to our accredited CPD platform.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Person Specification </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><em>Qualifications</em></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="-small">A Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="-small"><em>Knowledge and skills</em></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="-small">Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Open to professional development and constructive feedback.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Are you interested?</strong></span><br /><span style="-small"> If you are interested or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today!</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Protected Characteristics Statement</strong></span><br /><span style="-small"> 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small">Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.</span></p>
<p>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.</p>