Jobs in Ironbridge

We are recruiting for a dedicated and supportive One to One Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded primary school in Wolverhampton. This is a full time position starting ASAP and will continue on an ongoing basis, with the potential for the role to become long term.

The successful candidate will provide one to one academic support to a KS2 pupil, helping them to engage confidently with their learning and make continued progress in the classroom. The pupil has good behaviour and the role is focused primarily on providing additional academic support and ensuring they receive the individual attention they need to succeed.

About the School

This is a large, multi form entry primary school with an excellent reputation within the local community. The school provides a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The staff work extremely well as a team and are committed to providing first rate support and opportunities for all pupils. The school also has a particularly strong reputation for its SEN provision, with staff working closely together to ensure pupils receive the appropriate support both academically and socially.

The Role

As a One to One Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Providing one to one academic support to a KS2 pupil

Supporting the pupil to access and engage with the curriculum

Helping to reinforce learning and develop confidence in the classroom

Working closely with the class teacher to support the pupil's individual needs

Encouraging positive learning behaviours and independence

Providing consistent and nurturing support throughout the school day

Working as part of the wider school team to ensure the pupil receives the best possible support

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

Experienced working with children in a primary school environment

Ideally experienced in providing one to one or small group support

Patient, caring and encouraging

Confident supporting pupils with their academic development

Able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

A strong team player who works well alongside teachers and support staff

Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to making a positive difference

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys working closely with individual pupils and wants to become part of a supportive and highly regarded primary school.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Sprint Education  

Sprint Education is a market leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools. 

What Sprint Education offer 

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community