Day-to-Day Primary Teaching Assistant – September Start

Leicester & Leicestershire

£400 – £500 per week
Pay rates shown are dependent on qualifications and recent experience.

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education Leicester works in partnership with Primary Schools across Leicester City and Leicestershire, including Leicester, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and surrounding areas, providing reliable day-to-day supply cover.

We are now recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants for the September term, offering flexible day-to-day opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. This role is ideal for individuals looking for flexible work within primary schools while supporting pupils’ learning and development in the new academic year.

You may be supporting whole-class learning, working with small groups, or providing 1:1 support depending on the needs of the school.

Assignment Details

• September 2026 start

• Day-to-day supply support roles

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• EYFS, KS1, and KS2 opportunities

• Schools across Leicester City and Leicestershire

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive weekly PAYE payments

• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit and CPD courses

• Wellbeing programme and refresher training

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Dedicated Skill Development Manager support

• Refer a friend scheme – receive £200 in vouchers for every successful referral who completes 10 days of work

Person Specification

• Experience working within a primary school setting

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable but not essential

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• Adaptable, reliable, and professional

• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply

All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. All candidates are 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 follows Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to 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.