Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Flourish Education are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Primary School located near Bournville on a part-time, afternoon-only basis. Our partner school want to appoint an experienced TA to support a child in Reception on a 1:1 basis. This role, starting ASAP and continuing until the May Half Term.

The school boasts warm, inclusive, and inspiring educational setting dedicated to achieving excellence and inspiring dreams. They are committed to nurturing children not only academically but also in developing essential life skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and adapting to new ideas.

As a SEND TA you will:

  • Provide 1:1 SEND support to a child in Reception
  • Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating educational activities
  • Ensure the child’s emotional and academic needs are met
  • Support the class teacher with general classroom management
  • Promote positive behaviour and social skills within the classroom

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary school
  • Understanding of the National Curriculum and key stages (EYFS, KS1)
  • Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification)
  • Excellent behaviour management skills
  • Experience supporting children with SEND
  • A passion for supporting children’s learning and development

Working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

  • £85.02 - £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 (Pro-rata for half day)
  • 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

Location:
This role is based in Bournville, easily commutable from Kings Norton, Stirchley, Cotteridge Kings Heath, and other nearby areas. The school offers onsite parking and great transport links from across Birmingham.

Interested? Apply now or call us for more information! We look forward to hearing 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.