We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Bridgenorth. In this role, you will support a Year 6 class, working alongside the class teacher to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment where pupils can thrive.
This position is available September 2026 and is expected to continue until March 2027, with the potential for an extension. The working hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide classroom support throughout the school day and deliver small-group phonics intervention sessions. The school follows the Read Write Inc. phonics programme, so previous experience using this scheme is essential.
Required Skills and Experience for this Teaching Assistant role:
- Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Have a good understanding of the Key Stage 1 (KS1) curriculum
- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant within a Nursery or Primary School
- Recent UK school-based experience
- A DBS registered on the Update Service, or issued within the last 12 months
- A minimum of two excellent professional references
Working for Flourish Education also offers you a range of excellent benefits, including:
- Competitive pay of up to £95 per day (dependent on experience)
- Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their daily rate into a holiday pot
- Pension contributions
- KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on current legislation, FGM, and safeguarding
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Ongoing support and regular communication throughout the registration process and while you are in placement
The school is easily accessible by public transport from Wombourne, Kinver, Much Wenlock, and the surrounding areas.
If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear 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.
Teaching Assistant in Bridgnorth employer: Flourish Education
Flourish Education is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Year 6 Teachers in a welcoming primary school just outside Nuneaton. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training opportunities, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, employees can thrive both professionally and personally while making a meaningful impact on young learners' lives.
