Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work in a nursery setting within a welcoming primary school in Solihull. The role is full-time, starting ASAP and ongoing until December half term, based in Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull.

You will support learning in the Nursery, assist pupils including those with SEN, help maintain a positive, safe and inclusive classroom, and collaborate with TA colleagues and the Class Teacher on planning and day-to-day routines.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Previous UK school experience essential.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Reception and KS1 frameworks.
• Knowledge of KS2 transition support beneficial.
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings as a Nursery Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Working with individuals and small groups to support learning.
• Providing additional support to pupils with SEN when required.
• Helping pupils to remain engaged and focused during lessons.
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and academic development.
• Helping to maintain a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with TA colleagues to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Support the Class Teacher in planning, assessment and day-to-day classroom routines.
• Provide care and learning support within nursery and 2-year-old provision settings.

Skills

Level 2 EYFS TA

Level 3 EYFS TA

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years TA qualification

Job description

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity? Flourish Education are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in a nursery setting to join a welcoming primary school in Solihull.

This is a full-time Teaching Assistant position starting ASAP, with the role available on an ongoing, long-term basis until December half term. The successful candidate will provide general classroom support within a Nursery class. There are pupils with SEN within the class, so you will also be required to provide additional support where needed, helping pupils to access learning and feel supported within the classroom.

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Working with individuals and small groups to support learning
• Providing additional support to pupils with SEN when required
• Helping pupils to remain engaged and focused during lessons
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and academic development
• Helping to maintain a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with TA colleagues to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Support the Class Teacher in planning, assessment and day-to-day classroom routines
• Provide care and learning support within nursery and 2-year-old provision settings
• Promote safeguarding, behaviour support and positive early years development

Required skills and experience for Teaching Assistant:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous UK school experience is essential
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Reception and Key Stage 1 (KS1) frameworks
• Knowledge of Key Stage 2 (KS2) transition support beneficial
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings as a Nursery Nurse
• Ability to support inclusive learning within a Primary School environment

Our Promise to You:

At Flourish Education, we understand that every candidate has different requirements. Our team will support you throughout your placement and ensure you are kept up to date with suitable opportunities.

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

• £92.59 to £100 a day which equates to £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

This Teaching Assistant role is based in Tanworth-in-Arden, Solihull, and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Henley-in-Arden, Solihull and Warwick.

Legal:

Flourish Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to provide suitable references and relevant documentation before commencing work.