Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding and flexible role in a supportive environment? Flourish Education is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team, working in a Primary School in Bournville and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of working when it suits you while supporting Class Teachers in providing high-quality education. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time hours, we can tailor the role to fit your lifestyle.

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the Class Teacher in preparing the classroom environment and lesson materials.
  • Managing behaviour within the classroom to ensure a productive learning atmosphere.
  • Providing small group interventions and 1:1 support for students.
  • Helping deliver the National Curriculum across Key Stage 1 (KS1), Key Stage 2 (KS2), and Early Years (EYFS).
  • Assisting with administrative tasks to help the school day run smoothly.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
  • Previous UK school experience, ideally in a Primary School setting.
  • A strong understanding of the National Curriculum and the ability to support children in KS1, KS2, and EYFS.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and staff.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with the Class Teacher to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments – giving you a great work-life balance.

As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love and a £100 welcome to the team bonus; working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

  • £85.02 to £98.41 per day, which equates to £16,578.90 to £19,189.95 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
  • The option of PAYE or Umbrella.
  • Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
  • Pension Contributions.
  • Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse.
  • £100 welcome to the team bonus.
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

This Teaching Assistant position is based in Bournville, easily commutable from Northfield, Selly Oak, Kings Norton, Bartley Green, Stirchley, and Harborne. The school is located with excellent transport links and offers on-site parking.

Ready to inspire young learners as a TA? Apply now to start your journey with Flourish Education. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.