Teaching Assistant

Redditch, Worcestershire Distinction Education Ltd General Teaching Assistant – Reception – Redditch Location: Redditch Position: General Teaching Assistant – Reception / EYFS Pay: £92.56 – £110 per day PAYE Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, until July 2027 School: Primary School – Good Ofsted Agency: Distinction Education Ltd Benefits of this Teaching Assistant Role * £92.56 – £110 per day PAYE * Long-term Teaching Assistant position until July 2027 * Full-time role within a Reception / EYFS class * Opportunity to join a highly regarded, Good Ofsted-rated primary school * Supportive and welcoming school environment * Work within a popular, oversubscribed primary school with a great local reputation * Ongoing support throughout your placement from Distinction Education About the Teaching Assistant Role Distinction Education is recruiting a General Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded primary school in Redditch, starting ASAP and continuing until July 2027. This is a general classroom-based Teaching Assistant position working within a Reception class. You will work closely with the class teacher, supporting children with their learning, development and day-to-day classroom activities. As part of the role, the Teaching Assistant will also provide some additional support to children within the class who have Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is not solely an SEN or 1:1 Teaching Assistant position; the successful candidate will support the Reception class as a whole while providing additional help to individual pupils when required. The school is rated Good by Ofsted, has an excellent local reputation and is an oversubscribed primary school. It offers a supportive environment with a strong staff team and is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can become a committed member of the school community for the remainder of the academic year. What We're Looking For The ideal Teaching Assistant will: * Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in a primary school * Ideally have experience within Reception, EYFS or Early Years * Be confident providing general classroom support * Have some experience or understanding of supporting children with SEN * Be nurturing, patient and enthusiastic * Be comfortable supporting children individually and in small groups * Work effectively alongside the class teacher and wider school team * Have excellent communication skills * Be reliable and able to commit to the role until July 2027 A relevant Teaching Assistant, childcare or Early Years qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant experience will also be considered. Teaching Assistant Jobs in Redditch – Apply Today If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Reception Teaching Assistant, EYFS Teaching Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term primary school position in Redditch, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term Teaching Assistant job in Redditch within a successful and highly regarded primary school. About Distinction Education Distinction Education Ltd is an independent education recruitment agency providing a personal and professional service to schools and education professionals.Safeguarding Distinction Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with current statutory safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Apply today for this General Teaching Assistant role in Redditch or contact Distinction Education for further information