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We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive school in the Tamworth area for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing within a nurturing educational environment. The school is looking for a committed and reliable individual who can provide consistency and positive support to pupils throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will be available full-time; however, part-time applicants may also be considered for the right person.

The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and teaching staff to support learning both inside and outside of the classroom environment. A key part of the role will involve working with children on a 1:1 basis, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual targets.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings
• Assisting children inside and outside of the classroom learning environment
• Supporting a key child during lunch breaks and less structured parts of the day
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet pupils’ needs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEN setting
• Experience supporting children with behavioural or additional learning needs
• The ability to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• A positive, proactive and can-do attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team while also using their own initiative to work independently
• Commitment, consistency and reliability — essential qualities for this role
• A genuine passion for supporting children and creating a positive learning environment

Qualifications Required Applicants must hold a relevant qualification, such as:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• CACHE qualification
• Childcare or Education-related qualification
• Or equivalent relevant experience and certification

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on pupils’ development and education
• Ongoing support from Smile Education throughout your placement
• Flexible consideration for part-time applicants

If you are a caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Tamworth area, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.