Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers are working in close partnership with a school in Hall Green, Birmingham to recruit a part time teaching assistant. The position will be working across all year groups within the school, on an ad-hoc basis where you’re needed most.

The school itself is a popular 2 form entry which is striving to become an outstanding school by providing all children with access to a creative and inspiring curriculum. The school also benefits from fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities and has strong connections within the local community. 

The successful candidate must:

- Be NVQ Level 3 qualified (or above) in a relevant subject

- Have excellent working knowledge of the curriculum 

- Be a pro-active and hard-working individual 

- Be able to engage with pupils of varying levels of ability

- Thrive as part of a team and also able to work on your own initiative 

- Be consistent in maintaining high standards

- Demonstrate clear boundaries and act as a positive role model to both pupils and colleagues

The position will be starting in December, as soon as the right candidate is found, and will continue on a rolling temporary basis until the end of the academic year.

Requirements:

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (equivalent or above) in a relevant subject 

• Have previous experience of working within a mainstream primary school (must be able to provide referencable experience within the last 5 years)

• Have a passion for education

ABC Teachers are an REC Gold Standard Awarded Education Agency, part of TES. Candidates pay rates are competitive and in line with the AWR policy which means that after a qualifying period, supply teachers can be paid to the comparable scale offered by the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff will hold an enhanced DBS disclosure (or be prepared to allow us to process one for you), need to provide professional or academic references and attend a face to face interview. A prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. 

About ABC Teachers:

ABC Teachers are a leading teaching agency offering a fresh approach to education recruitment. We work with teachers, teaching assistants and cover supervisors in both supply and permanent positions.

We are proud to work in partnership with Tes in finding the highest calibre staff for their school.

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Working with ABC Teachers:

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package worth £350. 

• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our primary team on 0121 274 0345 or send your CV to ctims@abc-teachers.co.uk