Teaching Assistant (qualified)

Smile Education; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Stourbridge. This role offers flexible working patterns to accommodate your lifestyle, whether you're looking for full-time or part-time opportunities. You'll provide essential classroom support, assist in lesson delivery, and contribute to the academic and personal development of students. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, this organization offers a supportive environment and ongoing professional development. If you're caring, reliable, and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Opportunities in local schools

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive consultants

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children in a school or nursery setting is essential.
• Hold a relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Assist with lesson delivery and offer 1:1 or small group support.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Confidence in supporting children

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Stourbridge & Surrounding Areas
Working Pattern: Flexible | Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities

Smile Education is currently recruiting passionate and dedicatedTeaching Assistantsto support a range of wonderful primary schools acrossStourbridge and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking for full-time hours or a few days a week, we can offerflexible working patternsto suit your lifestyle.

About the Role:

• Provide classroom support to teachers and pupils, ensuring a positive learning environment
• Assist with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities across Early Years, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2
• Offer 1:1 or small group support where needed
• Contribute to pupils’ academic and personal development
• Work collaboratively with school staff and follow behaviour and safeguarding policies

Requirements:

• Hold aLevel 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
  OR
  Hold aLevel 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Have prior experience working with children in a school or nursery setting
• Be enthusiastic, adaptable, and confident supporting a range of needs
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Flexible working days to suit your availability
• Opportunities in a variety of local schools
• Competitive rates of pay
• Supportive consultants who work to find the right placements for you
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

If you're a caring and reliable Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference, we’d 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.