Teaching assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment is currently recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Redditch on a part-time, long-term contract for the full academic year.

The role involves delivering intervention groups, supporting pupils with varying abilities, and helping create a positive learning environment under the direction of the class teacher. DBS checks are required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (ideal).
• If no qualification, a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a school is essential.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school setting or SEN setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Working within the nest with other senior members of staff.
• Deliver intervention group work to support attainment and progress.
• Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those needing additional support.
• Help maintain a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other teaching assistants.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Commitment to learning

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Redditch

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Part time, long-term – full academic year

Pay: £60-80

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:00

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time, long-term basis at a welcoming primary school in Redditch

This SEN Teaching Assistant role will run for the full academic year and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, values-led school environment that places pupils at the heart of everything it does.

The school is a friendly, inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos. Staff work closely together to ensure pupils are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes high expectations, positive behaviour, and a nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Working within the nest with other senior members of staff
• Deliver intervention group work to support attainment and progress
• Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
• Support pupils with varying abilities, including those needing additional support
• Help maintain a positive, engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other teaching assistants

Requirements

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (ideal)
• If no qualification, a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a school is essential
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school setting or SEN setting
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Apply?

• Part-time teaching assistant role for the full academic year
• Pay in line with scale
• Long-term stability within a supportive school
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience across different key stages
• Friendly, welcoming staff team

If you are a passionate and reliable teaching assistant looking for a long-term role within a supportive primary school, we would love to hear from you,

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications