Location: BANES
Salary: £93 - £100 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
Connex Education is proud to be working exclusively with a respected Multi Academy Trust supporting a range of primary schools across BANES, including Radstock, Midsomer Norton and Chew Magna.
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Primary Teaching Assistants to support schools on both a day-to-day supply basis and within short-term and long-term placements starting from September 2026.
These 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.
Why Join Connex Education?
Competitive daily pay rates
Weekly PAYE pay
Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit, including over 24 CPD courses
Funded qualifications available including:
- Level 2 SEND
- Level 3 Teaching & Learning
- Level 4 HLTA
- Level 5 TEFL
Career progression opportunities through our TA to Tutor conversion course
Wellbeing support programme and refresher training for modern classroom environments
Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and career goals
Person Specification
Experience working with children aged 4–11 within a UK primary school setting
Strong communication and positive behaviour management skills
Good understanding of classroom routines and the primary curriculum
Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc. is desirable
Organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning
Experience supporting children with SEND would be desirable but not required
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education
Right to work in the UK
Interested? Apply Today
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss other available roles, we would love to hear from you.
Contact the Bristol team on (phone number removed) or email for more information.
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.
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
Salary description
£93.00 - £100.00 per day