1:1 Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with SEN needs in the B90 area. The role emphasizes calm, patient support and the ability to build positive relationships to help the child thrive.

The school offers a nurturing environment with small class sizes, and Aspire People provides a supportive consultant, flexible opportunities, and ongoing opportunities to develop your skills within education.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and gentle approach.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children.
• Experience or passion for working with children with SEN.
• Ability to set clear boundaries without raising voice.
• Remain emotionally resilient in challenging situations.
• Understand importance of consistency and nurturing approach.

Skills

Calm

Patience

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Resilience

Boundary setting

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant Needed - Year 6 | B90

Location: B90

Role: 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Year Group: Year 6

Are you a calm, caring and patient Teaching Assistant who knows how to build positive relationships with children with additional needs? We're working with a lovely school in the B90 area that is looking for a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with SEN needs.

About the School

This school takes a gentle, nurturing approach to education, with small class sizes of around 10 pupils. They pride themselves on creating a calm, supportive environment where children are understood, encouraged and given the opportunity to thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is naturally calm, gentle and patient in their approach.
• Can build trusting relationships with children and engage with them positively.
• Has experience supporting children with SEN or is passionate about working in this area.
• Can establish clear boundaries and stand their ground when needed, without raising their voice or losing their composure.
• Is emotionally resilient, able to remain professional when faced with challenging behaviour, and doesn't take things too personally.
• Understands the importance of consistency, reassurance and a nurturing approach.

What's in it for you with Aspire People?

When you work with Aspire People, you can benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to a range of exciting opportunities within local schools.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience and develop your skills within education.
• A supportive team that takes the time to understand your needs and help you find the right role.

Email:

Call: 07811077143

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.