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Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 93 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Portishead

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Portishead and surrounding areas

Salary: £93 – £100 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: September 2026

Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Opportunity

Connex Education are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming primary schools across Portishead and nearby areas. We have flexible opportunities available including day-to-day supply, short-term cover, and long-term placements beginning in September 2026.

We are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded Multi-Academy Trust across the Southwest. The Trust is known for its supportive leadership teams, inclusive approach to education, and commitment to staff development and pupil wellbeing.

This position is ideal for anyone looking to gain valuable classroom experience and begin a rewarding career within education. As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, helping to create engaging and positive learning experiences.

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils within the classroom environment
Working with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
Encouraging pupil participation and confidence
Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
Why Work with Connex Education?

Competitive daily rates of pay
Weekly PAYE payments
Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit with over 24 CPD courses
Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
Ongoing training and wellbeing support
Dedicated guidance from experienced education consultants
Person Specification

We are looking for candidates who:

Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Are interested in pursuing a career in education
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Are adaptable, positive and reliable
Can build strong professional relationships with pupils and staff
Have experience working with children (preferred but not essential)
Have knowledge of Phonics or Read Write Inc. (desirable)
Hold a DBS on the update service or are willing to apply for one
Interested?

If you would like to begin your career in education or find out more about available opportunities in Portishead and the surrounding areas, apply today.

For further information, contact the Bristol office on (phone number removed) or email 

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. 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 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

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