Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Malvern; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (PAYE)

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Registration support

On-site parking

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant for a Malvern primary school from September on a long-term, part-time basis. The role supports a Reception class, assisting with learning activities, personal development and classroom routines.

You will work four days a week, with experience as a TA in early years preferred. The school offers a welcoming environment, ongoing training and safeguarding support from Flourish Education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, nursery or childcare.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of Early Years or Reception-aged children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible, reliable and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with engaging learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support children's communication, language, literacy and numeracy development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote independence.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation of learning resources.
• Support children with personal, social and emotional development.
• Observe and monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support children during indoor and outdoor learning activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for a new role? A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Malvern is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term basis. This is a part-time position, working 4days per week, and would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to develop their experience within an Early Years setting. This role is ideal for a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting young children during the important early stages of their education. Working within a Reception class, you will help create a nurturing and engaging learning environment, supporting pupils both academically and socially as they develop key skills and confidence. The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents, and who is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

As a Reception Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Supporting children's communication, language, literacy, and numeracy development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and the organisation of learning resources.
• Supporting children with personal, social, and emotional development.
• Observing and monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Supporting children during indoor and outdoor learning activities.

To be successful in this Reception Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children within a school, nursery, or childcare setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of Early Years or Reception-aged children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible, reliable, and professional attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to use initiative.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Working as a Reception Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £92.56 to £100per day, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This Reception Teaching Assistant position is based in Malvern, and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Cradley, Leigh Sinton and Worcester. The school offers good transport links and on-site parking.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.