Early Years Teaching Assistant - Oldbury

Aspire People; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £250

Training & development

Impactful role

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Oldbury with 1:1 attention and in-class assistance. The role focuses on enabling access to learning, building confidence, and promoting positive behaviour in early years settings.

Experience with children and SEN support is valuable; qualifications such as Level 2/3 TA are nice to have but not required. Training and a supportive school community are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a school setting).
• Understanding of supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN knowledge

Communication skills

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Oldbury

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 121 Teaching Assistants to join our Aspire Team and work in one of our schools in Oldbury. This role involves providing tailored support to a pupils in a group and on a one-to-one basis, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and thrive within the school environment across their Early Years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a school setting).
• Understanding of supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a child's educational journey.

We also offer you a £250 referral bonus for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are currently recruiting for.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.