Connex - West Yorkshire
Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: Competitive daily rate via Connex Education Partnership- Subject to experience and Qualification.
Eligibility: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
About the role:
Connex Education is proud to be working exclusively with a respected Multi Academy Trust supporting a range of primary schools across Chesterfield.
This rewarding roles will involve working across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing general classroom support alongside targeted 1:1 and small group interventions depending on the needs of each school.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and confidence within a positive school environment.
About the School:
We are working with a values-led Multi-Academy Trust committed to excellence, collaboration, and developing both students and staff to achieve their full potential.
Assignment Details:
As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons, helping to create a positive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group support, assisting pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development, and encouraging positive behaviour throughout the school day.
You will be required to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, promote pupil engagement and independence, and support the overall learning and wellbeing of children within the school.
Benefits of working with Connex Education:
- Competitive daily rate.
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform, Academize!
- 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:
- Have experience of working in a classroom environment or similar setting
- Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to provide a new one
- At least 3 months experience with Foundation Stage pupils
- Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised experience desirable
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and assess all applicants solely on merit.
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.
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.