Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics; Stafford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to work in Walsall and surrounding areas. We offer true flexibility—you choose the days and location, and we match you with day-to-day supply, short-term bookings, or long-term roles.

Duties include supporting pupils and the teacher, creating a positive classroom atmosphere, and assisting SEND pupils. Requirements: Enhanced DBS (update service), relevant qualifications or experience, and willingness to undertake ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (must be on the update service).
• Relevant qualifications or experience.
• Willingness to complete relevant training continually when needed.

Responsibilities

• Not only supporting pupils educational development but also managing and supporting the classroom alongside the designated teacher
• Creating a positive and engaging atmosphere in the classroom
• Providing tailored assistance for SEND pupils
• Monitoring students and reporting to designated teacher when needed
• De-escalating behavioural conflicts and recognising good behaviour in accordance with the schools policies

Job description

Are you an individual who is looking for a healthy work/life balance? Are you seeking ultimate flexibility at work? Pick and choose the days and location you would like to work. Register with our agency, Academics, and we will do our utmost best to find you your dream role.

Position: Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Walsall, WS3

We are currently looking for a dedicated and passionate Primary Teaching Assistant to work for one of our schools based in Walsall and other schools located in surrounding areas. The chosen candidates will have the opportunity to cover day to day supply, short-term bookings and long-term roles.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant your main responsibilities will consist of:

• Not only supporting pupils educational development but also managing and supporting the classroom alongside the designated teacher
• Creating a positive and engaging atmosphere in the classroom
• Providing tailored assistance for SEND pupils
• Monitoring students and reporting to designated teacher when needed
• De-escalating behavioural conflicts and recognising good behaviour in accordance with the schools policies

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS (must be on the update service)
• Relevant qualifications or experience
• Willingness to complete relevant training continually when needed

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.