Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay £92.56–£100

Holiday Pay – PAYE

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding & Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a part-time Year 4 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming Warwick primary school. You will support the class teacher, assist with KS2 activities, and help with small-group literacy and numeracy work. Commitment to safeguarding and strong communication are essential.

This position is three days per week from September, contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment with ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience in a Primary School setting with KS2 knowledge.
• Experience in Year 4 desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Able to work well in a team and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with engaging lessons across the KS2 curriculum.
• Provide general classroom support to keep pupils engaged and making progress.
• Work with small groups to reinforce literacy and numeracy learning.
• Offer additional individual pupil support as required.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence in the classroom.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time role? A welcoming and supportive Primary school in Warwick is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term basis. This is a part-time position, working three days per week within a Year 4 class, providing general classroom support and working closely with the class teacher to help pupils achieve their full potential. This role is ideal for a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children during the important Key Stage 2 years. You will play a key role in delivering engaging learning experiences, supporting small group interventions, and helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment. The school is looking for someone with previous Primary School experience and strong Key Stage 2 knowledge who can build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents. They are hoping to meet suitable candidates ahead of a September start.

As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons across the KS2 curriculum.
• Providing general classroom support to ensure pupils remain engaged and make good progress.
• Working with small groups of pupils to reinforce learning in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
• Providing additional support to individual pupils where required.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence within the classroom.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and the organisation of learning resources.
• Observing and monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.

To be successful in this Year 4 Teaching Assistant role, you will need:

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Previous experience working within a Primary School.
• Strong knowledge and experience of supporting pupils across Key Stage 2.
• Experience working within a Year 4 is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A patient, caring, and enthusiastic 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.
• A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent professional references.

Working as a Year 4 Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £92.56 to £100 per 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.
• Your own dedicated consultant who will take the time to understand your experience and match you with schools where you can thrive.
• Free ongoing CPD opportunities.

This Year 4 Teaching Assistant position is based in Warwick and is easily commutable from Bidford-on-Avon, Southam, Leamington Spa, Alcester, and the surrounding areas. 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