Location: Telford
Position: Teaching Assistant
Key Stage: KS2 - Year 5
Contract: Full-Time
Agency: Aspire People
Teaching Assistant - Year 5 - Telford
Aspire People are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Telford, supporting a Year 5 class.
The school is looking for a reliable Teaching Assistant who can work effectively alongside the class teacher and provide high-quality support to pupils across the curriculum.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA who enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the class teacher with:
Providing classroom and learning support to Year 5 pupils
Supporting children with reading, writing and maths
Working with individuals and small groups
Helping pupils stay focused and engaged with their learning
Supporting classroom routines and activities
Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
Preparing and organising classroom resources
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching & Learning or an equivalent relevant qualification
Previous experience working within a primary school
Experience working with KS2 pupils, particularly Year 5, would be advantageous
A patient, positive and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
The ability to work effectively alongside the class teacher
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
A reliable and professional approach
Why Aspire People?
Aspire People works with primary schools across Telford and the surrounding areas, providing education professionals with a range of flexible and long-term opportunities.
If you have a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching & Learning qualification and are looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to speak with the Aspire People team about this Year 5 opportunity in Telford.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£96.00 - £108.00 per day