Teaching Assistant

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  • Posted on: 2026-02-11 11:50:10
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, seeking your next role after Easter?

Flourish Education are seeking an experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant to join a warm, and welcoming Primary School based in West Bromwich.

This Teaching Assistant role is based within a Reception class, working full-time from April until July 2026.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to provide general classroom support and deliver high-quality learning opportunities.

A key element of this role involves leading phonics intervention sessions; therefore, experience delivering phonics is essential, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with the Jolly Phonics scheme.

Key Responsibilities for this Teaching Assistant role:
• Deliver targeted phonics intervention sessions, ideally using the Jolly Phonics approach.

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities and the delivery of high-quality learning experiences.

• Assist in creating a stimulating and nurturing environment that reflects the school’s Catholic ethos.

• Work with individual pupils and small groups to promote progress and engagement.

• Contribute to observations, assessments, and record-keeping to support children’s development.

• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policies.

• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant role you will need the following:
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.

• Relevant qualification – Level 2/3 or equivalent.

• Previous experience working with children aged 0-5 in a school or nursery setting.

• Understanding of the EYFS framework.

• Good understanding of Early Years learning and training.

• Ability to work well alongside other practitioners and professionals in the classroom.

Working as an SEN Teaching assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
• £88.92 to £100.00 per day, equating to £17,339 to £19,500 per annum based on a full school year.
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions.

• Free Safeguarding Level 1, Prevent and FGM training.

• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

• Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in.

• Free on-going CPD opportunities.

This Teaching Assistant role is based in the West Bromwich area which is easily accessible via various means of public transport from Oldbury, Handsworth, Smethwick and the general Sandwell area.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, then please apply now or give us a call for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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