Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Year 3

• 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 3 class, providing whole-class support alongside additional SEN support for individual pupils.

The role will include supporting a pupil with SEMH needs, as well as assisting another member of staff with the personal care needs of a child in the class.

• Provide whole-class support within a Year 3 classroom
• Support a pupil with SEMH and emotional regulation needs
• Provide 1:1 and small group support where required
• Assist another member of staff with a pupil's personal care
• Deliver targeted interventions and support learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience within a primary school
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH
• Comfortable supporting with personal care alongside another member of staff
• Confident providing whole-class, small group and 1:1 support
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• 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.