Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time role?

A welcoming and supportive First School in Redditch is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term basis until February half-term. This is a part-time position, working three days per week within a Year 3 class, providing general classroom support and working closely with the class teacher to help pupils achieve their full potential.

This role is ideal for a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children during the important Key Stage 2 years. You will play a key role in delivering engaging learning experiences, leading small group interventions, and helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

The school is looking for someone with previous Primary School experience and good Key Stage 2 knowledge who is confident leading small groups, supervising outdoor play, and building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents. They are hoping to meet suitable candidates ahead of a September start.

As a Year 3 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons across the Year 3 curriculum.

• Providing general classroom support to ensure pupils remain engaged and make good progress.

• Leading small group interventions to reinforce learning in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.

• Providing additional support to individual pupils where required.

• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence within the classroom.

• Supervising pupils during outdoor play and lunchtime activities, ensuring a safe and positive environment.

• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.

• Assisting with classroom preparation and the organisation of learning resources.

• Observing and monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to the class teacher.

• Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.

• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

• Working collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

To be successful in this Year 3 Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.

• Previous experience working within a Primary School.

• Knowledge and experience of supporting pupils across Key Stage 2.

• Confidence leading small group interventions and supporting pupils' learning independently.

• Experience supervising children during outdoor play is desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A flexible, reliable, and professional attitude.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to use initiative.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.

• A minimum of two excellent professional references.

Working as a Year 3 Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £92.56 to £100 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.

• Pension Contributions.

• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.

• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

• Your own dedicated consultant who will take the time to understand your experience and match you with schools where you can thrive.

• Free ongoing CPD opportunities.

This Year 3 Teaching Assistant position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from Bromsgrove, Studley, Alvechurch, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, and the surrounding areas. The school offers good transport links and on-site parking.

Apply now to become a Year 3 Teaching Assistant and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!

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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.







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