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Teaching Assistant (qualified)

Posted: 14-04-2025
Category: Teaching Assistants
Location: Stourbridge
Type: Full-time / Contract
Salary: £90 - £108 per day

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

Smile Education is currently recruiting passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support a range of wonderful primary schools across Stourbridge and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking for full-time hours or a few days a week, we can offer flexible working patterns to 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 a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
OR
Hold a Level 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.

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