Year 4 Learning & Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Walmley Junior School; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmley Junior School is seeking a patient, calm Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with cognition and learning needs and emotional regulation. You will help access lessons, reinforce strategies, and contribute to a positive learning environment under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo.

Responsibilities include breaking tasks into manageable steps, using prompts, delivering planned interventions, and recording progress for review with the teaching team.

Qualifications

• Required Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs (SEND).
• Ability to explain tasks clearly and remain calm when a pupil finds things difficult.

Responsibilities

• Help the pupil access lessons by breaking tasks into steps and modelling.
• Use agreed resources and prompts, gradually reducing support as confidence grows.
• Deliver planned interventions and follow pupil learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Use predictable routines and clear expectations to support transitions and focus.
• Record progress and share observations with the class teacher and SENDCo for review.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Behaviour support

Communication with students

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Walmley Junior School is seeking a patient, calm Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with cognition and learning needs and emotional regulation. You will help access lessons, reinforce strategies, and contribute to a positive learning environment under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo.

Responsibilities include breaking tasks into manageable steps, using prompts, delivering planned interventions, and recording progress for review with the teaching team.