Year 1 TA Full Time

Smile Education Recruitment
Smile Education are working on behalf of a Birmingham based Primary School to assist them in the recruitment of a Year 1 Teaching Assistant. This three-form entry Primary situated South of Central Birmingham currently holds an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to further their career.

We are currently searching for a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, from April 2021 or earlier. You will be working with primarily lower ability pupils to help raise achievement and bridge gaps in learning post-lockdown. You will also be working with pupils with SEND including ASC and ADHD. Opportunities exist for the successful applicant to complete on site learning and progress into a HLTA role.

This school is situated within proximity to Sparkbrook, Edgbaston, Yardley, and Birmingham City Centre. Our client records above average attainment across EYFS and both Key Stages 1 & 2. Progress scores remain above the city and national averages.

Why this school?

This setting has strong links with their surrounding community including local nurseries and feeder secondary schools. Successful applicants can expect to receive training from specialist CPD Workshops and team teaching alongside experienced members of staff.

This is an Ofsted rated good school and is at the heart of its local community. The Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team have worked tirelessly over the last few years to drive the school forward and implement effective CPD training to its staff. The school is especially proud of its SEND provision which offers robust support to learners. Those pupils who have benefitted from the support of the SEND Team are now closing the attainment gap within school. Ofsted have commented that pupils benefit from the calming atmosphere in school and as such conduct themselves well in lesson and around the school site. The school also places an additional focus onto ‘Forest School’ which allows pupils to lead in their educational development.

For applicants seeking relocation, Birmingham has a world class cosmopolitan city environment, home to bars, restaurants, and boutiques. In the run up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the under construction HS2, the area is witnessing increased investments and rejuvenation.

What to expect from applicants?

Working with these young people means you can make a real and significant impact on their lives. You will be a positive influence on their learning journey and give them all the tools they need to build a bright and promising future.

We would like applicants to have demonstrative experience in supporting lower ability groups and working closely with pupils with SEND (including ASC and ADHD). Applicants will need to have a firm knowledge of Phonics, Phonics Screening and Phonics Intervention. Familiarity with Read, Write, Inc is desirable but not essential.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

– Hold a relevant UK teaching assistant qualification- for example Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools.

– Knowledge of the UK Primary Curriculum

– Able and willing to travel to the Birmingham area.

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