General Classroom Teaching Assistant Walsall. Job in Walsall Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a General Classroom Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils in Walsall. Working closely with class teachers, you will engage in delivering lessons and providing individual support. Ideal candidates have experience in educational settings, possess good communication skills, and strive to create an inclusive learning atmosphere. This full-time role offers flexible contract options and pays a negotiable rate.Benefits include the opportunity for professional growth while making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school or educational setting.
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to learning.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient, and encouraging manner.
• A relevant qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support classroom activities.
• Help prepare learning materials and maintain an organised classroom.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional support.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children in an educational setting

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patient and encouraging manner

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for General Classroom Teaching Assistants to work within mainstream primary schools across the Walsall area.

Position Details

• Location: Walsall
• Position: General Classroom Teaching Assistant
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Type of Work: General classroom support within a mainstream primary school
• Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Long‑term, Short‑term, and Daily Supply
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable

About the Role

These roles involve working closely with class teachers to support the learning and development of pupils across the primary age range. You will assist in delivering engaging lessons, providing one‑to‑one or small‑group support where needed, and promoting a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils learning under the guidance of the class teacher
• Deliver targeted interventions and support classroom activities
• Help prepare learning materials and maintain an organised classroom
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional support
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting children in a school or educational setting
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to learning
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient, and encouraging manner
• A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is desirable

Requirements to Work with Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold a valid, enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Provide two child‑related professional references covering the last two years

To Apply

If you would like to learn more or discuss the role further, please contact the Birmingham office on (phone number removed).

To be considered, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.