Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity?
If so, we can help! We are recruiting a Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Walsall. This is a full-time position starting ASAP, with the role continuing on an ongoing basis until the school is able to recruit a permanent member of staff.
This is a general Teaching Assistant role supporting within a Year 1 class. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider class, providing support with learning, classroom activities and pupils' development. There are some pupils with SEN within the class, so part of your role will involve providing additional support to these pupils when needed, alongside your general classroom responsibilities.
The school is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to become part of a supportive school team and make a real difference to pupils' learning and development.
The Role:
As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities
- Providing general classroom support to pupils across the Year 1 class
- Working with individuals and small groups to support learning and development
- Providing additional support to pupils with SEN when required
- Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment
- Supporting pupils with their learning, behaviour and emotional needs
- Assisting with classroom organisation and activities
- Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills
To Apply for this Teaching Assistant Role, You Will Need:
- Experience working in a Primary School, ideally within KS1
- Experience supporting children with learning and behaviour
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
- A strong school reference from your most recent employer
- A positive, flexible and reliable approach
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
Our Promise to You
We promise that we will never pressure you into working. You will only be offered work that is suitable for you, with regular support from your dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
As well as working in schools you will love, Flourish Education also offers:
- £92.58 pay
- Holiday pay (12.07% for PAYE candidates)
- Pension contributions
- Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
Location
This position is based within a Primary School in Walsall, with the school benefiting from good transport links and onsite parking. The role is easily commutable from Walsall, Wednesbury, Cannock, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.
Interested?
If you are interested in this Year 1 Teaching Assistant role, please apply now or contact Charly Dorgan at Flourish Education 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 all candidates 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 working with children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.