Primary School Teaching Assistant

Birmingham, UK Smile Education Recruitment Job description Location: Moseley Start date: ASAP Contract: Part-time/Long-term Pay: £90-108  Are you a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant in the Moseley area looking for a flexible role within a supportive school environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development across welcoming and well-established primary schools. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping pupils build their confidence, develop key skills, and reach their full potential.We offer flexible opportunities tailored to your preferences, whether you're looking to work five days a week or just one. We take the time to understand what our candidates want and are committed to finding roles that suit their skills, experience, and career goals. As a Primary School Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include: -Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons across Early Years to Year 6 -Working with individual pupils and small groups to support their learning, development and progress -Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment -Assisting pupils with varying abilities and learning needs, including those requiring additional support -Helping to prepare classroom resources and learning activities to enhance pupil engagement -Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other school staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils -Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development, helping them to build confidence and reach their full potential -Assisting with playground duties, school activities, and other responsibilities as required by the school   To be successful in this role, you must: -Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential) -At least one year's experience working in a school setting if you do not hold a relevant qualification -Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school -Strong communication and behaviour management skills -A passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing -A positive, patient, and flexible approach to working with pupils of varying abilities -An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one Why apply with us? -Flexible short-term, long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment -Friendly and dedicated staff who will work with you collaboratively -Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate -The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to young people through a more personalised approach to learning -Ongoing support from a dedicated Smile Education consultant -Competitive rates of pay such as £90-108   If you are a reliable and passionate Primary School teaching assistant interested looking for a role within a supportive primary school in Moseley , we’d love to hear from you. Apply today! We encourage everyone to apply or email (url removed) .  SM1LET We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications