Primary Teaching Assistant

The Education Network Birmingham; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school in Walsall. You will support learning across the primary age range and may work in the SEND Hub providing tailored support.

You will collaborate with teachers and SEND staff to help pupils engage, make progress and develop confidence. A patient, adaptable approach and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification confirmed.
• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Ability to provide classroom and SEND support.
• Patient, adaptable and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across the primary age range.
• Work alongside the class teacher to support learning and engagement.
• Provide 1-2-1 and small-group support where required.
• Support pupils within the dedicated SEND Hub.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and SEND needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Work closely with teachers and SEND professionals.
• Help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Level 3 TA

Teamwork

Communication

Patience & adaptability

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Primary School - Walsall

The Education Network is looking for a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school in Walsall.

This is a varied role that could see you working as a class-based Teaching Assistant or providing more tailored support to pupils within the school's dedicated SEND Hub. The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a primary school and be confident adapting their approach to meet different learning needs.

You will work closely with teachers and SEND staff to support pupils academically, socially and emotionally, helping them to engage positively with learning and make progress.

Job Role:

• Provide classroom support across the primary age range
• Work alongside the class teacher to support learning and engagement
• Provide 1-2-1 and small-group support where required
• Support pupils within the dedicated SEND Hub
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support
• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and SEND needs
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Work closely with teachers and SEND professionals
• Help create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous experience working within a primary school
• Strong understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant
• Ability to provide both classroom and tailored SEND support
• A patient, adaptable and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

In return, you will enjoy:

• A rewarding Primary Teaching Assistant position in Walsall
• The opportunity to work across both mainstream and SEND provision
• Experience within a dedicated SEND Hub
• Support from experienced teaching and SEND professionals
• The opportunity to develop your SEND and intervention experience
• A supportive school environment
• Ongoing support from The Education Network

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.