Teaching Assistant

• Location: Redditch, B97
• Pay Rate: £500 – 525 per week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Contract: Monday – Friday, long-term temp to perm.

Long Term Futures are looking for a confident and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Redditch. You will become part of a supportive and inclusive school community that is committed to helping pupils feel engaged, supported and successful within the classroom environment.

This role is based within a Year 5 classroom, where you will support pupils through a mixture of small group interventions, classroom support and behaviour management strategies. The class includes a small number of pupils with SEN, so the school is looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and confident supporting children who may need extra encouragement and structure throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 5 classroom
• Deliver small group interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Support pupils with behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation
• Assist the class teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment
• Provide additional support for pupils with mild SEN needs
• Help pupils build confidence, independence and positive learning habits
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupil progress

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or relevant experience)
• Experience working within a primary school setting, ideally KS2
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Experience delivering interventions or small group support
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

About the School

• Welcoming and inclusive primary school in Redditch
• OFSTED rated ‘Good’
• Strong focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Committed to providing targeted support and intervention opportunities
• Easily accessible by public transport

Apply with your CV today to discuss this role in further detail. Jaya from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the role.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.