Classroom Support Assistant

Classroom Support Assistant – Cannock

Location: Cannock (WS11)
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on hours and experience)
Agency: Connex Education
Start: Immediate

About the Role

Connex Education is recruiting Classroom Support Assistants to provide high-quality classroom support across partner schools in Cannock. This opportunity is ideal for graduates, career changers, or individuals with relevant experience looking to begin or continue a rewarding career in education.

The Schools

Partner schools support pupils across all key stages and pride themselves on creating welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environments. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ academic progress, behaviour, and well-being- ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, or similar educational setting (voluntary or paid)
• Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning) or degree in education/related field (preferred but not essential)
• Confidence supporting pupils in the classroom, one-to-one or in small groups
• Ability to assist with general classroom tasks, lesson preparation, and behaviour management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to different classroom environments
• Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)

Benefits Package

Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)
PAYE paid weekly
Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
Funded qualifications including:

• Level 2 SEND
• Level 3 Teaching and Learning
• Level 4 HLTA
• Level 5 TEFL

Career progression via Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

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.

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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