Connex - North East
Teaching Assistant
Newton Aycliffe/Bishop Auckland
Up to £500 per week
About the role
Connex Education are working with a number of mainstream secondary schools based around the Newton Aycliffe/Bishop Auckland area who are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to work full time within the schools. We are seeking Teaching Assistants who are specialised in KS3, KS4 & KS5 and also 1:1 to apply as we have a variation of roles upcoming.
About the school
The secondary schools we work with are welcoming and you will be supported by a lovely team of teaching staff, other teaching assistants and you will be responsible for assisting the teachers and supporting the pupils in the classroom.
Assignment Details
These roles are offering an immediate start working predominately Monday – Friday which means you must be able to work on a full time basis. A level 2 or 3 Teaching assistant qualification is essential for this role
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid weekly
- Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package compromising over 24 courses
- Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
- Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Person Specification
- Teaching Assistant Qualification or Equivalent Degree – essential
- Have experience of supporting pupils in a secondary environment
- Be confident working with small groups
- Good Knowledge of Additional Needs and knowledge of either KS3,4 & 5 Curriculum
- Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex
If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.
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. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
