Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Location: Northfield, Birmingham, B31

Pay Rate: £500 – £525 per week

Start Date: September 2026

Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract: Long-Term with Potential Permanent Opportunity

The Role

• Provide whole-class support within a Year 5 classroom alongside the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted small group interventions for pupils with SEMH, Autism and behavioural needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour strategies.
• Deliver interventions in literacy, numeracy and social development to close learning gaps.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor progress and implement support plans.
• Promote a calm, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience and independence.

Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent) – Essential.
• Previous experience working within Key Stage 2, ideally in Upper KS2.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Experience planning and delivering successful small group interventions.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to reach their full potential.

About the School

• OFSTED rated ‘Good’ primary school.
• Welcoming two‑form entry setting with a strong sense of community.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced SENCO.
• Excellent behaviour policies and inclusive ethos.
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Well‑resourced classrooms with a collaborative teaching environment.

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.

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