Primary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Birmingham on a full-time, term-time basis. Working hours are 8.30am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start.

You will provide classroom and 1:1 support, aid emotional regulation, and help pupils with SEMH/SEND needs. A calm, patient approach and strong rapport-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school setting.
• Confident managing challenging behaviours in a positive manner.
• Ability to support pupils with SEMH/SEND where needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and provide 1:1 support where required.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and maintain focus during lessons.
• Build rapport with students to create a safe learning environment.
• Assist the teacher with behaviour management and classroom routines.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

SEMH/SEND support

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Full-Time | Term-Time Only - Monday - Friday - 8.30am -3.30pm

Are you confident supporting children within a primary school setting who need additional support with their learning?

We are supporting a welcoming mainstream primary school, that are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis during term time with immediate start.

In this role you will need to build rapport with students in the school who need additional support, both within the classroom, and also supporting some of them 1:1 in some quiet time outside the classroom, if they need time out to work in a more focused area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children who may require additional behavioural and emotional support throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For:

• Confidence in managing and responding to challenging behaviours in a positive and professional manner
• The ability to support children who may arrive at school upset, anxious, or dis regulated
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach when helping children regulate their emotions
• The ability to think quickly on your feet and adapt to changing situations throughout the school day
• Strong relationship-building skills to help pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
• Experience working with children with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs is desirable

The School Offers:

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's educational journeys

If you're passionate about supporting children through their challenges and helping them succeed both emotionally and academically, we'd love to hear from you!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.