Teaching Assistant - Wolverhampton

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to join our supply team in Wolverhampton. The role supports pupils with learning and development, assists teachers with engaging lessons, and provides targeted one-to-one or small-group help to learners in a busy classroom.

You will contribute to a positive, inclusive environment, support pupils with additional needs where appropriate, and help with classroom preparation, pastoral support, and reporting concerns to staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Learning and Development needs.
• Ability to work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Experience working with diverse groups of learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and development.
• Work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support where required.
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students with additional learning needs where appropriate.
• Encourage positive behaviour and maintain classroom expectations.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support to pupils.
• Report issues or concerns to teaching staff.

Skills

Pupil support

Lesson delivery

One-to-one support

Group support

Pastoral care

Behaviour support

Job description

Location: Wolverhampton

Role: Primary Teaching Assistant

Pay: 100- 135/day

As a Teaching Assistant on supply, you will;

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities
• Providing one-to-one or small group support where required
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting students with additional learning needs where appropriate
• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining appropriate classroom expectations
• Assisting with classroom preparation and organisation
• Providing pastoral and emotional support to pupils
• Reporting any issues or concerns to teaching staff

To join us and be successful as a Teaching Assistant, you will need to:

• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) - or willing to obtain one
• Professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

We regularly speak to candidates with backgrounds in education, childcare, sport, coaching, youth work, tutoring, performing arts, care, leadership and other people-facing professions who make excellent Teaching Assistants.

Working as a Teaching Assistant can also provide useful experience for graduates considering teacher training, aspiring educators, or anyone wanting to understand more about working in a school environment.