Connex - Birmingham
Role: Teaching Assistant
Rate of pay: £425 – £475 P/W
Location: Birmingham, B72
**About the role**
A Teaching Assistant supports teachers and students to ensure effective learning within the classroom. Their role involves helping with lesson planning and delivery, preparing teaching materials, and providing individual or small-group support to reinforce learning concepts. Teaching Assistants help maintain a positive, safe, and organized classroom environment, manage student behavior, and assist those with special educational needs or disabilities. They also supervise students during non-classroom activities such as lunch, recess, or school trips. Strong communication, patience, and teamwork are essential, as TAs work closely with teachers and other staff to foster student engagement and progress. While a high school diploma is typically required, additional qualifications or experience in education are often preferred. Ultimately, the Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting both teachers and students, contributing to the smooth running of the classroom and the overall success of the school.
**Role Requirements**
- Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is essential
- A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
- Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)
**About the school**
Situated in a thriving and supportive community in Birmingham, this primary school delivers a high-quality, forward-thinking education tailored to recognise each child’s individuality. The school prides itself on a core ethos upheld through values such as the importance of integrity, responsibility, compassion, collaboration, challenge, and respect. Celebrating the diversity of its community, the school embraces many languages and cultures. With a dedicated staff, it offers a supportive curriculum that inspires a love of learning and encourages pupils to make a positive difference in the world through values of respect and kindness.
**Benefits of working with Connex**
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE Paid weekly
- Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course
**Are you interested? **
If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply or send your CV to [email protected] or call Ash on 0121-456-4040 for more information