Connex - Liverpool
Role: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bromborough, Wirral
Salary: £450- 475 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Are you ready to make a real difference as a Teaching Assistant?
Connex Education is working with a primary school based in Bromborough, on the Wirral, who are seeking a full-time EYFS Teaching Assistant to support in their Foundation 1 classroom, especially taking small groups for phonics.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working with children within EYFS – either in a nursery or school setting- and have strong skills managing behaviour and have a good understanding of SEN needs.
About the School
This is a caring, inclusive school that strives to provide a high-quality education within a supportive and welcoming environment. The school places a strong emphasis on respect, kindness, and developing the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. It aims to create a happy, safe learning space where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Staff work closely with families and the wider community to ensure pupils feel confident, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Assignment Details
This role runs Monday to Friday (8:30am–3:30pm). The position starts September 2026 and will continue until December 2026.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Proud partner of Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust.
- Competitive weekly rate.
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
- Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st-century classroom.
- Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- A Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
- Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
Knowledge and skills
- Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
- Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
- Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
- Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
- Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
- Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
- Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
Protected Characteristics 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 an employment agency and employment business.
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.