Teaching Assistant

Connex Education Whitby, England May 15, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £93 – £110/day
Work Onsite
Schedule Flexible

Teaching Assistant focuses on support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Support lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.
  • Work with teachers, children, learners, families, or colleagues to keep progress and safety on track.

Skills and requirements

  • Experience working with School aged children and/or relevant TA/ Childcare qualifications.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must hold a DBS on update service or willing to apply for one.
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to engage young children in learning.

Confirmed role details

  • Flexible working hours to fit around your commitments.
  • Free access to our Academize CPD Training.

Candidate fit

  • patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

  • Connex Education are recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work on a flexible agency basis across a range of primary schools in Whitby and surrounding areas.
  • We work with a variety of primary schools that cater for children in their early years KS1 and KS2, providing stimulating learning environments.
  • All schools within our network are committed to providing young learners with a nurturing and engaging experience.

Known job details

  • Pay: £93-£110 per day
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