Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education is currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work on a day-to-day supply basis across welcoming and supportive primary schools in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistants who enjoy working with children across the primary age range and are looking for flexible work in a variety of local schools.

Our client schools are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2), from Reception through to Year 6. Responsibilities will include supporting the class teacher with daily lessons, assisting pupils with their learning and development, and providing 1:1 or small-group support where required.

As this is a day-to-day supply role, you may work in different schools and year groups, gaining valuable experience in a range of classroom environments. You will support pupils with classroom activities, literacy, numeracy and general engagement, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidates will be confident working with children, adaptable to different school settings and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff quickly. This role is ideal for candidates seeking flexible work, whether you are looking for occasional supply days or regular opportunities throughout the school week.

Required Skills and Experience

To be considered for these Teaching Assistant roles, you should:

• Have recent experience working in UK primary schools.

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or have relevant equivalent experience.

• Have experience supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

• Be confident supporting children with a range of learning abilities and needs.

• Have experience providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.

• Be able to assist the class teacher with classroom activities and daily lessons.

• Support pupils in developing their literacy, numeracy and social skills.

• Be confident supporting positive behaviour and maintaining classroom engagement.

• Encourage and motivate pupils to participate in learning activities.

• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Work effectively with class teachers and other school staff.

• Build positive relationships with pupils and adapt quickly to different classroom settings.

• Demonstrate a reliable, flexible and professional approach to work.

• Hold a DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain the appropriate clearance.

Working for Flourish Education

As a Teaching Assistant with Flourish Education, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive daily rate of £92.59 to £100, depending on experience.

• An equivalent annual salary of £18,055 to £19,500, based on working five days a week for a full school year.

• Holiday pay, with 12.07% of your daily rate accrued into your holiday pay pot for PAYE candidates.

• Pension contributions.

• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering relevant legislation, FGM and abuse awareness.

• A Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• Regular contact and ongoing support throughout the registration process and while you are working, from your dedicated consultant.

• The flexibility to gain experience in a variety of local primary schools and year groups.

• Opportunities to find work that fits around your availability and commitments.

Location

These Teaching Assistant opportunities are available across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, with schools accessible from locations including Bridgnorth, Wombourne and Codsall.

As these are day-to-day supply roles, you may be offered work in different local primary schools depending on availability and your preferred working locations. These positions are ideal for candidates looking for flexible supply work and the opportunity to gain experience across a range of school environments.

If you are an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant looking for flexible day-to-day supply work across local primary schools, please apply now or contact Hannah at Flourish Education 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.