Primary Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school in Walsall. The role offers varied duties across mainstream and SEND provision and involves working with teachers, SEND staff and pupils to support academic, social and emotional progress.

You will deliver 1-2-1 and group support, tailor interventions, and help create a positive learning environment in a collaborative school. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience in a primary school setting is essential.
• Confidence in tailoring support for SEND needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient

Adaptable

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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
• 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.