Year 3 TA

Prospero Teaching are delighted to be working with a friendly and welcoming Primary School in Walsall who are seeking a dedicated and passionate Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team. This school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best.

Role Overview:
As a Year 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the classroom teacher in delivering engaging lessons and providing additional support to students. You will help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes the academic and personal development of all children.

Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the class teacher in planning and delivering lessons for Year 3 students
Providing one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help
Assisting with classroom management and ensuring a positive learning environment
Helping with the preparation of classroom materials and resources
Supporting students with their social, emotional, and academic needs
Assisting with assessments and monitoring student progress
Collaborating with other staff to ensure high standards of teaching and learning

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Walsall
Position - Year 3 TA
Type of work - KS2 TA
Start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - Long term opportunity for the rest of the academic year
End date (if applicable) - July 2025
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP85 per day
Hours - 8:30 - 3:30 (full day)

REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working with children in a school or educational setting, ideally within primary education
A passion for working with children and supporting their development
Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and staff
Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team