Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking experienced Primary School Teaching Assistants in Tamworth for flexible, day-to-day work in local schools. Ideal candidates should have relevant childcare qualifications and experience in educational settings. Successful applicants will provide valuable support to teachers, engage with students, and may have opportunities for longer-term roles. Attractive rates of pay and ongoing support are offered to ensure a rewarding experience in a strong teaching team.

Benefits

Good rates of pay

24/7 support available

Qualifications

• Experience working within schools is essential.
• Confidence with the curriculum is expected.
• A relevant qualification in childcare or as a Teaching Assistant is necessary.
• Ability to provide quality support to teachers and pupils.
• Capable of performing small group work and individual assistance as guided by the teacher.
• Ability to think on your feet in different situations.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and provide assistance to pupils in classroom settings.
• Manage small group activities and individual learning as per teacher planning.

Skills

Experience working within schools

Confidence with the curriculum

Ability to provide quality support

Thinking on your feet

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare or a TA course

Job description

Are you an experienced Primary School Teaching Assistant living in Tamworth looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for more flexible work and expanding your experience working in a range of schools instead of being tied in to just one school? Take some pressure off and have more pleasure giving children your wealth of knowledge and focusing on actually teaching.

We have been working with schools in the South Staffordshire area for over 10 years and have an excellent relationship with them. We have placed many teaching assistants into the schools, and they all have very positive things to say about their time there. The schools have a really good reputation, and we are looking to expand our bank of excellent teaching assistants to supply these schools with quality flexible TA's.

We are looking for a bank of excellent Primary School Teaching Assistants who want a new challenge and want to be part of a strong team in our local schools in your area. The work is day to day with the possibility of longer‑term roles if this is of interest. We are recruiting now so come and get signed up and get ready and prepared for the schools going back after the 6 weeks!

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, we expect you to be an outstanding member of staff so we expect the following:

• Have experience working within schools.
• Be confident with the curriculum.
• Hold a relevant qualification - Level 2 or Level 3 in child care or a TA course.
• Provide quality support to teachers and to pupils.
• Be able to carry out small group work and work with individuals under the teacher's planning provided.
• Have the ability to think on your feet.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at some of the best schools in your local area. We can offer very good rates of pay and we will be available 24/7 for you should you need help with anything.

If this sounds like a position you are interested in we would be really keen to have a chat with you. Can you send your CV please and let us know a good time to call you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.