Teaching Assistant

A welcoming primary school in Tamworth is looking for a reliable Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the classroom. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping children learn, grow in confidence and take pride in their achievements.

The school provides a welcoming community school where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and respectful. A nurturing approach, clear routines and strong relationships help pupils feel safe, included and ready to learn.

The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils across the primary classroom. The role may involve supporting whole-class activities, working with small groups and providing individual encouragement to help children remain engaged and make progress. Flexibility and a willingness to support where needed will be important.

This opportunity may suit candidates seeking day-to-day, short-term or longer-term work. Working patterns and year-group placements will depend on the needs of the school and will be discussed before each placement.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and day-to-day classroom activities.
• Work with individuals, small groups or the wider class to reinforce learning.
• Prepare and organise resources and help maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and independence.
• Adapt support to meet pupils’ differing abilities and learning styles.
• Communicate effectively with the class teacher and wider school team.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in a primary school.
• A positive, patient and flexible approach.
• Confidence supporting individuals and small groups with classroom activities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to follow the class teacher’s direction.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• A strong reference from a recent employer or placement.

Working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education, you will receive excellent benefits, including:

• A competitive daily rate, paid in line with experience and the role undertaken.
• Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their daily rate into a holiday pot.
• Pension contributions.
• KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering legislation, FGM and abuse awareness.
• Regular contact and support throughout the registration process and while on placement.
• Your own dedicated consultant, who will take the time to get to know you and help find placements where you can thrive.
• Free, ongoing CPD opportunities.

We work with a wide variety of primary schools across Tamworth and the surrounding areas, including Fazeley, Wilnecote, Amington, Glascote and Dosthill. Placements vary by school, and travel requirements will be discussed with you before any role is confirmed.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Charly 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.