Teaching Assistant

General Classroom Teaching Assistant Mainstream Primary School

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for General Classroom Teaching Assistants to work within mainstream primary schools across the North Birmingham area.

Location: North Birmingham
Position: General Classroom Teaching Assistant
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Type of Work: General classroom support within a mainstream primary school
Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-term, Short-term, and Daily Supply
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable

About the Role:
These roles involve working closely with class teachers to support the learning and development of pupils across the primary age range. You will assist in delivering engaging lessons, providing one-to-one or small-group support where needed, and promoting a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

We offer flexible opportunities including long-term placements, short-term cover, and daily supply workideal for experienced TAs or individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils learning under the guidance of the class teacher
• Deliver targeted interventions and support classroom activities
• Help prepare learning materials and maintain an organised classroom
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional support
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting children in a school or educational setting
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to learning
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient, and encouraging manner
• A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is desirable

Requirements to Work with Prospero Teaching:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold a valid, enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Provide two child-related professional references covering the last two years

To Apply:
If you would like to learn more or discuss the role further, please contact the Birmingham office on 0121 227 2430.
To be considered, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
All staff working with children are expected to share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.