Teaching Assistant Needed

We are looking for a friendly Teaching Assistant to work in a thriving school in Great Barr on a temporary basis, with a possibility of this changing to long term. You will be responsible for managing small mixed ability groups of KS1/KS2 children as well as supporting the classroom teacher in their activities with the children. You will be in charge of developing these groups of children in skills such as literacy and numeracy as well as planning fun extra-curricular activities and charting their progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join this school with a view to eventually being considered for a permanent position.

The ideal candidate will have:

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Experience of working in a similar role for a minimum of 6 months

A confident manner and will be able to adapt well to different situations

A genuine passion for working with KS1/KS2 children and be innovative and friendly

You will receive a number of benefits, which include:

A dedicated consultant amongst a team of friendly consultants who will work hard to find the perfect role for you

Market leading rates of pay with fuss free payments

DBS refundable after 10 days of work

Excellent prospects of finding long term work

Tax efficient savings

Recommend a friend scheme

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS/ CRB check, identity checks and requires all applicants to supply good professional references. Please only apply if you are confident that you will pass this procedure. In return, we will offer leading industry rates, a no hassle payment scheme, a personal consultant for a one to one service – and a unique referral system.

TeacherActive has been awarded the Quality Mark to denote excellence in providing supply staff to schools. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services