Teaching Assistant, Mainstream Primary School Walsall

Prospero Teaching; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a General Classroom Teaching Assistant to support learning and development in mainstream primary schools in Walsall. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings and skills in communication and teamwork. This role offers flexible opportunities including long-term placements and daily supply work. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a valid DBS check, and will assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and fostering a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school environment.
• Proactive and flexible approach to learning.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support classroom activities.
• Help prepare learning materials and maintain an organised classroom.

Skills

Experience supporting children in a school or educational setting

Good communication and teamwork skills

Proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to learning

Education

CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Mainstream Primary School Walsall

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for General Classroom Teaching Assistants to work within mainstream primary schools across the Walsall area.

• Location: Walsall
• Position: General Classroom Teaching Assistant
• Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Type of Work: General classroom support within a mainstream primary school
• Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Type: Long‑term, Short‑term, and Daily Supply
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable

About the Role

These roles involve working closely with class teachers to support the learning and development of pupils across the primary age range. You will assist in delivering engaging lessons, providing one‑to‑one or small‑group support where needed, and promoting a positive and inclusive classroom environment. We offer flexible opportunities including long‑term placements, short‑term cover, and daily supply work, ideal for experienced TAs or individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils learning under the guidance of the class teacher
• Deliver targeted interventions and support classroom activities
• Help prepare learning materials and maintain an organised classroom
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional support
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting children in a school or educational setting
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to learning
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient, and encouraging manner
• A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is desirable

Requirements to Work with Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold a valid, enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Provide two child‑related professional references covering the last two years

How to Apply

If you would like to learn more or discuss the role further, please contact the Birmingham office on (phone number removed). To be considered, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching Notice

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.