Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Small Heath

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Small Heath, supporting a Year 2 class on an ongoing basis.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualifications, Year 2 experience, and a calm, nurturing approach to support pupils with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Holding Level 3 ST&L qualification or equivalent.
• Previous Year 2 experience in a primary setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong understanding of learning and behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confident supporting learning independently and with the class.
• Flexible and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 2 class on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with classroom activities and the daily learning routine.
• Support pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Level 3 ST&L

Year 2 experience

Additional needs support

Behavioural needs understanding

Calm nurturing approach

Relationship building

Independent/classroom support

Education

Level 3 ST&L qualification

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Small Heath

Location: Small Heath
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Role: Teaching Assistant - Year 2

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Small Heath , supporting a Year 2 class on an ongoing basis.

The successful candidate will have previous Year 2 experience and be confident supporting pupils across the classroom, including children with additional learning and behavioural needs .

The ideal candidate will have:

• Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working within Year 2
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong understanding of learning and behavioural needs
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Confidence supporting learning both independently and alongside the class teacher
• Flexibility and a proactive attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TA looking for a long-term, ongoing role within a supportive primary school.

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.