Teaching Assistant

Teach; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible supply opportunities

Wide range of schools

Dudley area opportunities

Career development in education

Dedicated recruitment support

Job summary

Teach is recruiting enthusiastic, caring and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Dudley and the surrounding areas. We work with a wide range of schools, offering opportunities across mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, your role will vary depending on the school and needs of the pupils. You may support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, provide classroom and learning support, assist

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in education settings.
• SEND experience welcomed and considered.
• Experience in care, youth work, childcare or similar roles may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Provide classroom and learning support to pupils.
• Assist teachers with learning activities and routines.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adapt approach to meet individual needs and learning styles.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Approachable

Reliable

Professional

Adaptable

Confident

Relationship-building

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistants Dudley

Teach is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Dudley and the surrounding areas.

We work with a wide range of schools, offering opportunities across mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings.

What will you be doing?

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, your role will vary depending on the school and the needs of the pupils. You may:

• Support pupils on a1:1 basis or in small groups
• Provide classroom and learning support
• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom routines
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with additional learning needs
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning styles

SEND experience is welcomed

We are particularly interested in Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with SEND, including:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• Communication and interaction needs
• Complex learning needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Challenging behaviour

However, SEND experience isn't essential for every role. We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who are looking to develop their career within education.

Experience in care, support work, youth work, childcare or other roles involving children and young people may be highly relevant.

What we're looking for

We re looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Reliable and professional
• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider school team
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Why work with Teach?

We can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible supply opportunities
• Access to a wide range of mainstream and SEND schools
• Opportunities across Dudley and surrounding areas
• The chance to gain experience across different school settings
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team
• Opportunities to develop your career within education

Whether you re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work or you're looking to take the next step into education, Teach can help you find the right opportunity.

Teach is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and screening in accordance with current legislation and relevant guidance.