Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education are recruiting for an experienced Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to work at a local school in the cenre of Walsall on a fixed term basis starting after October half term 2024. This position wil be spllit between year 3 and year 4, supporting the teacher throughout the day. As the role is split, you may spend a morning in one class and the afternoon in another, or two full days in one class and the other three days in the other yer group. However, you have to be flexible that this may change on the day.

The role is a full-time position within a lovely 2 form entry school which boasts a lovely supportive environment. you will be working with small groups and potentially on a 1:1 basis, be able to lisaise with the class teacher, SENDCO and other agencies.

Working hours are Monday - Friday 8.15am - 15:30pm.

Required skills and experience

• A valid Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or Teaching Assistant 3 qualification.
• Previous experience working in a primary school
• Previous experience working with pupils with SEND
• Knowledge/training related to pupils with SEND
• Experience supporting children and managing challenging behaviour
• Experience working with/contributing to pupil Action Plans.

Working for Flourish Education as a Teaching Assistant (LSA) you will receive

• Competitive Salary – between £85-£100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £16,578.90-£19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
• £100 welcome to the team bonus paid automatically after working 10 days
• Pension Contributions
• The option of PAYE and Umbrella
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates you accrue this at 12.07% of your day rate
• 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 from your own dedicated consultant

The schools are located in the centre of Walsall and due to the good public transport links can be reached by those travelling by bus from the surrounding areas of Birchills, Willenhall, Palfrey, Sutton Coldfield and Great Barr. For those travelling by car onsite parking is available.

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.