Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational staffing agency in Tamworth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting the class teacher, preparing lesson materials, and providing guidance to students. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school setting and possess the necessary qualifications. Competitive daily rates and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE Paid weekly

Funded formal qualification opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a school as a Teaching Assistant is essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small-group guidance to students.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare lesson materials.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Patient and nurturing approach

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant

Rate of pay: £425 – £475 P/W

Location: Tamworth CV9

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment. In this role, you will support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities, prepare lesson materials, and assist in maintaining accurate records. You will provide individual and small-group guidance, adapting resources to meet diverse learning needs and offering targeted support to pupils who require extra help. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, organised, and committed to helping every student succeed.

About the school

This is a welcoming primary school in Tamworth that places strong emphasis on partnership between pupils, parents, and teachers to create an enriching educational environment. The school’s values include kindness, respect, good manners, safety, punctuality, and community responsibility. Alongside the core academic curriculum, it offers a range of well-being and support programmes, including mental health resources, special educational needs support, and before/after school provision. There is also a rich extra-curricular life, with forest school sessions, music partnerships, a virtual tour for families, and tools to help communication with parents. Endeavour, care for one another, and upholding standards across learning and behaviour are central to its ethos.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience within a school as a Teaching Assistant is esssential
• Level 2 or Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
• Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

Are you interested?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to [e-mail] Ash on 0121-456-4040 for more information