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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Erdington
Start Date: Immediate start
Pay Rate: £75 to £95 per day, depending on experience
TeacherActive, one of the UKs largest leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a number of Primary Schools across Birmingham and Dudley. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, passionate and quality Teaching Assistants, as-well as providing specialist in-house Career Progression Development opportunities to help maintain our high standards.
Whether you are a Teaching Assistant who is looking for day-to-day supply, long-term or permanent roles, our expert team of consultants work with a variety of settings and will be there 24/7 to help you along with our online, easy onboarding process.
Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant at this primary school, you will play a vital role in supporting the teaching staff and ensuring that all students receive the guidance they need to succeed. Teaching Assistants in this role are expected to work closely with teachers, support staff, and parents. You will assist in delivering engaging lessons and provide targeted support to students, particularly those with SEND. Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant will include preparing learning materials, helping to manage classroom activities, and contributing to the overall well-being and development of the students.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and delivering high-quality lessons tailored to the needs of all pupils.
- Support the creation of a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, especially those with SEND (if required).
- Monitor student progress and communicate findings with the teaching staff.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and foster a productive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential as well as holding a NVQ level 2 or higher.
- A proven ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Experience supporting children with SEND is advantageous but not required.
- A proactive approach to learning and adapting to the needs of the classroom.
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily pay rates ranging from £75 to £95, based on experience.
- PAYE payment system, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions.
- Support from a dedicated team at TeacherActive.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive school environment.
TeacherActive has a proven track record of successfully placing teaching assistants in the right roles, ensuring a good fit for both the school and the candidate.
To Apply:
Contact us at (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
