Supply Heroes are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Great Barr. This role will involve working closely with pupils across Key Stage 2, providing targeted support to help them access learning and develop both academically and socially.
The position is primarily based in Year 3 during the mornings and Year 5 in the afternoons, supporting pupils with additional needs. The Year 5 cohort can present challenging behaviour, so we are seeking a confident and proactive individual who is comfortable managing behaviour positively and maintaining a structured learning environment.
About the Role
* Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs
* Supporting learning in Year 3 in the mornings and Year 5 in the afternoons
* Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
* Implementing behaviour management strategies and supporting pupils with emotional regulation
* Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, and positive behaviour
* Supporting the social and academic development of pupils
* Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and other support staff
* Maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding policies
The Ideal Candidate
* Has experience working with children in a primary or SEN setting
* Is confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
* Demonstrates patience, resilience, and strong communication skills
* Is proactive, reliable, and able to follow behaviour support plans
* Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
* Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
* Understands safeguarding responsibilities and promotes pupil wellbeing
About Supply Heroes:
* Excellent rates of pay on PAYE
* Around the clock support whenever you need it
* Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding
* Support with any interviews and lesson observations
* Transparency and honesty
* Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands
If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs