Job Description
We are currently seeking a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Walsall primary school, providing 1:1 support for a KS2 child (Year 5/6). This role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide individualised 1:1 support to a child in Year 5/6, helping them access learning and stay engaged.
* Assist with classroom activities, small-group interventions, and personalised learning tasks.
* Support emotional regulation, confidence building, and positive behaviour strategies.
* Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCo to follow support plans.
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
Requirements:
* Experience working with children in KS2, ideally on a 1:1 basis.
* Understanding of SEND, SEMH, or behaviour support is highly beneficial.
* A calm, positive, and adaptable approach.
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
What you'll get in return:
* Paid up to £100 per day (depending on experience)
* Free CV and interview advice.
* Receive the benefits of working with your own personal consultant.
* We will support you by looking for more roles when this role ends.
* Receive £250 in high street vouchers every time you recommend a friend to us
* Local work available to you in the West Midlands.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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