My client is one of the largest primary schools in the Birmingham, West Midlands area, and they have contacted Edustaff in assisting to recruit two Teaching Assistants to support Key Stage 1, and mainly assist in the schools two Year 2 classrooms. The school is situated 10 minuets from Birmingham city centre and has many public transport links near the location with great on site parking facilities. The school is well funded and the Headteacher has been given extra budget for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants, however they are keen to appoint experienced or UK Graduates who are looking for experience before embarking on their teaching studies. This will be a one year contract looking to start as of September 2012! Are you a recent graduate? Are you looking to gain experience in the educational sector or add to the skills you currently have? Do you want to be working in one of the largest primary schools in the Birmingham area and be part of a fast moving and dynamic team? ***Secondary English Teaching Assistant position. ***September 2012 start ***1 year contract ***School graded ?Good with Outstanding elements? ***Consistently high achieving school exceptional GCSE results. ***Central Birmingham. This is a large three form entry primary school and is extremely well regarded. The Headteacher took over the school in 2006 and there has been dramatic improvement in the last three years under the excellent guidance of the SMT and headteacher. In the last three years the school has gone from special measures to an expanding, over-subscribed school at the heart of the local community. The successful candidates will be required to assist in class with Literacy & Numeracy and must be able to communicate clearly and be able to inspire the pupils. To apply, you must meet the following criteria: ***Experience working with age groups from 3 years up to 11 years of age ***Be comfortable working with challenging students ***Patient temperament ***Positive attitude *** Lots of enthusiasm and energy If you are interested in this position and possess the above criteria, please forward a copy of your current CV through to Alfie @ Edustaff ASAP. Interviews are looking to be held within the upcoming weeks. ***Please not only candidates who are suitable will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you