Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant

Rhondda Cynon Taf

£425 per week

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About the role

Connex Education is partnering with a primary school in the lower Rhondda Cynon Taf area to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting the class teacher with behaviour management, delivering targeted instruction, and assisting with a range of classroom activities. You will work closely with pupils to reinforce learning, provide one-to-one support, and contribute to creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

About the school

Our partner school, located in Tonteg, serves a vibrant community of children aged 3–11 within the Rhondda Cynon Taf area. The school promotes a strong ethos grounded in core values, Happiness, Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, Perseverance, and Collaboration.

Assignment details

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will work across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery, classroom behaviour management, and providing individual or small group support. You will assist in preparing learning materials, tracking pupil progress, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Your role will be key in helping young learners develop essential academic skills while supporting their social and emotional growth.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

Competitive daily rate.

PAYE paid weekly.

Free access to our CPD skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.

Wellbeing programme and fresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person Specification

Aged 18 and over

C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

EWC registered

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

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. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

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