Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a well-respected primary school in North Birmingham, which is seeking a dedicated and experienced KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their team in January 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a positive learning environment and support students in achieving their best.

This full time role is due to start in Jan 2025 and will continue to February Half Term at least.

Role Overview:
Work closely with the class teacher to support learning in KS2.
Assist with lesson delivery, small group work, and one-to-one support.
Use strong behaviour management skills to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
Help with classroom activities and support students' social and emotional development.
Provide general classroom assistance and maintain a safe, inclusive learning space.

Requirements:
Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, preferably in a KS2 setting.
Strong behaviour management skills and ability to handle classroom challenges effectively.
Enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting learning.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA qualification) is essential.

If you are passionate about supporting students' learning and have strong behaviour management skills, we would love to hear from you!

ONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
· Location - North Birmingham
· Position - KS2 Teaching Assistant
· Type of work - KS2 TA
· Start date - January 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration - Feb Half Term
· End date (if applicable) - Feb Half Term
· Contract type - Temporary
· Full time/part time - Full tine
· Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP90 per day
· Hours - 8:20 am - 4pm (full day)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
· Previous experience working in a UK school - in either permanent or long-term roles
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
· Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
· In-house Training and Development Team