Year 5 Teaching Assistant in Selly Oak, West Midlands

Year 5 Teaching Assistant

• Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29
• Weekly Pay: £500-£525
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-Term

Long Term Futures are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils within a Year 5 classroom, providing a combination of whole-class support, small-group interventions and targeted 1:1 assistance to help children engage with learning and achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will have previous primary school experience, strong classroom management skills and the confidence to support pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs, including SEN and SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-class support within a Year 5 classroom
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities
• Support pupils with SEN, SEMH and emotional regulation needs
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Deliver interventions in English, maths and other core subjects
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Promote positive behaviour, classroom engagement and independence
• Support pupils with concentration, organisation and learning routines
• Encourage confidence, resilience and positive peer relationships
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team

What the School is Looking For

• Previous Teaching Assistant experience within a primary school
• Experience supporting pupils across KS2, ideally Year 5
• Confidence providing whole-class, small-group and 1:1 support
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour management
• Good knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum
• Confidence supporting English, maths and literacy interventions
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Available to start ASAP

About the School

• Welcoming mainstream primary school in Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29
• Inclusive learning environment supporting pupils with a range of abilities
• Strong emphasis on pupil progress, confidence and independence
• Supportive classroom environment with a focus on positive behaviour
• Commitment to supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Collaborative approach between class teachers, Teaching Assistants and SEN staff
• Opportunities to support targeted interventions and individual learning goals
• Friendly and supportive staff team

Why Join Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunity with permanent potential
• No day-to-day supply
• Competitive weekly pay of £500-£525
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunity to attend a trial day before starting
• Access to free CPD and SEN training

Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

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.