Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Birmingham, B30
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: £12.90 PER HOUR UPWARDS

About Us:
Teaching Personnel are currenlty working on behalf of a Secondary School who are committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive education in a supportive environment. Our goal is to empower students to reach their full potential, and we are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our dynamic team. If you enjoy working with students and supporting their academic and personal growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description:
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher in providing high-quality education to students in KS3 - KS5. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with lesson preparation, providing one-on-one or small group support to students, and helping to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher with planning, preparing, and delivering lessons.
• Support students with individual learning needs and provide additional help as necessary.
• Supervise students during class, lunch breaks, and other activities.
• Assist with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback on student progress to the classroom teacher.
• Help with administrative tasks such as preparing teaching materials, grading assignments, and organizing resources.
• Support students with special needs or those requiring additional assistance.
• Foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive atmosphere for all students.
• Attend meetings and professional development sessions as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting (preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of 5 GCSE'S.
• Degree in childcare or a simular subject.
• Level 2/3 qualified Teaching Assistant qualification or simular.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• A genuine interest in supporting student learning and development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Megan.Ryder@teachingpersonnel.com. In your cover letter, please explain your motivation for applying and how your skills and experience would make you an excellent fit for the Teaching Assistant role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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