Flourish Education are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Smethwick on a long-term basis. The school is rated ‘Good' and is a 2-form entry, faith school, who value providing a welcoming, supportive and challenging learning environment to motivate the school community to succeed. Our client is seeking a Early Years / Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to support within a classroom setting. This role would be a long-term, full-time position starting after the October half-term and continuing until the end of the academic year. The ideal candidate would have Read, Write Inc. phonics experience. The Responsibilities of this Teaching Assistant Role: Support pupils in line with the National Curriculum, including Read, Write Inc. and Early Years (EYFS) frameworks Assist teachers in Key Stage 1 (KS1) classrooms to deliver high-quality learning experiences Provide 1:1 and small group support, ensuring every child reaches their potential Help create a safe and nurturing environment within the primary school Monitor pupil progress and adapt learning activities as necessary Collaborate with the teaching staff to promote student well-being and engagement Required Skills and Experience: Relevant qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning Proven experience working in UK schools, particularly in primary schools Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum, especially in EYFS and KS1 Experience with Read, Write Inc. phonics program is an advantage Excellent communication and teamwork skills Working as a Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including: £85.02 to £98.41 per day, equating to £16,578.90 to £19,189.95 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year The option of PAYE or Umbrella Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot Pension Contributions Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM, and abuse £100 welcome-to-the-team bonus Refer a Friend bonus scheme Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work This position is in Smethwick, which is easily commutable from West Bromwich, Oldbury, Bearwood, Harborne, Handsworth, and Tipton. The primary school offers on-site parking and has excellent transport links to surrounding areas. Interested in joining this fantastic primary school as a Teaching Assistant ? Apply now or get in touch with us for more information. We look forward to hearing from you 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.