Do you take pride in supporting children of all ages in the classroom, and providing fun ways for them to engage in lessons? Flourish Education is recruiting teaching assistants who are eager to embark on new adventures and challenges within school settings, across the Wolverhampton area. Ideal candidates will be passionate about aiding children in their learning and helping them overcome barriers in everyday school life. If you have had recent experience within a primary school or a nursery setting and would like to expand this, then give us a call! We currently work with several local primary and nursery schools within Wolverhampton and surrounding areas, who are looking for flexible teaching assistants to cover a range of classes, The role will predominantly include helping children to understand and carry out lessons and activities throughout the day. Having the confidence to lead small groups and achieve daily objectives set by the classroom teacher is essential. Typical working hours are from 08:30 – 15:30, with flexibility around which days you work. Essential requirements for this role: - A level 2 or level 3 qualification in childcare or supported teaching and learning - Previous experience working within a classroom setting within the last year - 2 strong references - An understanding of the national curriculum and phonic schemes - Ability to be flexible and work across different settings and year groups Benefits of teaching assistant roles: - Being able to share your unique skill set with the class, and explore different opportunities every day. - Develop behaviour management skills - Being able to get your foot in the door for the education sector. Trainee teachers often develop their confidence and understanding of the classroom through classroom support roles. - Teaching assistants help classroom teachers create a classroom that is conducive to learning. - Connecting with a range of professionals within school, allowing you to gain knowledge and understand school policies/procedures better. Benefits of working with Flourish Education: - A competitive salary of £85.02 to £100 per day which equates to £16,579 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year - Dedicated consultants with expert knowledge in their locations and schools. - As a small company we take pride in our candidates and work hard to ensure all their needs are met. - Our Colleago app: a simple and user-friendly app that allows our candidates to update their ability, and location preferences and accept shifts on the go from their mobile devices. - Holiday pay options – 12.07% of your daily rate is accrued into your holiday pot. - Ongoing CPD and training, allowing our candidates to be more in demand. - Recommend a friend scheme: candidates can earn £100 per candidate they recommend. - Weekly payroll, with the option of either PAYE or umbrella. This teaching assistant role is based in Wolverhampton, close to the Goldthorn Hill area which is easily commutable from Central Wolverhampton, Womborune, Sedgley, and New Bridge. Parking is available on-site via the staff car park, with public transport routes also near. If you are interested in becoming a supply teacher with flexible working, apply now or call Miah 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 offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.