Primary Teaching Assistant - Solihull

Aspire People; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to various long-term opportunities

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive school environment

Job summary

A primary school in Solihull is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time starting September 2026. This role is perfect for candidates passionate about supporting children, especially those with additional behavioral and learning needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to foster an inclusive environment, helping pupils to engage with their learning and develop positive behavior strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate individual to make a significant difference in students' educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant focused on supporting pupils.
• Experience with children having SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD.
• Strong ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for helping children thrive in education.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning and classroom engagement.
• Assist with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Help build confidence and independence in pupils.
• Follow routines and expectations in the school environment.
• Assist in creating inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Experience in primary school setting

Calm and patient approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to support children with behavioral needs

Passion for helping children thrive

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Solihull

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Solihull is looking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from 1st September 2026, through Aspire People.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, particularly those with additional learning and behavioural needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school staff to provide support for pupils across the primary age range. The role will involve helping children to access learning, remain engaged in lessons, and develop positive behaviour strategies within the classroom environment.

You will be supporting children who may require additional help with:

• Learning and classroom engagement
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Building confidence and independence
• Following routines and expectations throughout the school day

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working within a primary school setting
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting children with behavioural needs and additional learning needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive in education
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families

Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or behaviour challenges would be highly beneficial.

Working with Aspire People offers you:

• Access to a variety of long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• The opportunity to work within supportive and welcoming school environments

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a child's school experience and become part of a committed primary school team.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in Solihull starting in September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

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.