Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• Location: Northfield, Birmingham, B31
• Weekly Pay: £500 - £525
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-Term to Permanent

Long Term Futures are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Northfield. You will be based within a Year 6 class, supporting learning while providing additional support for pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour.

The school is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs.

• Support pupils within a Year 6 classroom
• Provide whole-class, small group and 1:1 SEN support
• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Support emotional regulation, engagement and learning
• Deliver targeted interventions where required
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience within a primary school
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour
• Confident working with upper KS2 pupils
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Calm, resilient and consistent approach
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Team Teach or Behaviour Management training is highly desirable

• Ofsted rated 'Good' primary school in Northfield, B31
• Two-form entry with a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Strong focus on SEN, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Supportive leadership and experienced staff team

• Long-term role with permanent potential
• No day-to-day supply
• Dedicated consultant support
• Trial day before starting
• Access to free CPD and SEN training

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.