Year 4 Teaching Assistant – SEMH Support

• Location: Northfield, Birmingham
• Weekly Pay: £480–£525
• Hours: Monday to Friday
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures are seeking a caring and experienced Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Northfield area of Birmingham.

This is a full-time classroom-based role providing general support across a Year 4 class, while also offering targeted support to a pupil with SEMH and additional needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to ensure the pupil is able to engage positively with learning while continuing to support the wider class.

The role will also include shared personal care responsibilities, working alongside another member of staff to ensure appropriate and dignified support is provided when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support within a Year 4 class
• Work alongside the class teacher to support teaching and learning
• Provide targeted SEMH support to a pupil with additional needs
• Help the pupil manage emotions, behaviour and classroom routines
• Use positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Support the pupil during transitions and challenging situations
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions where required
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships
• Assist pupils with learning activities across the KS2 curriculum
• Share personal care responsibilities with another member of staff
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team

What the School is Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Confidence supporting both the whole class and individual pupils
• Experience within KS2, particularly Years 3–6, would be beneficial
• Good understanding of positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Comfortable supporting with personal care responsibilities
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Available to start ASAP

About the School

• Welcoming mainstream primary school in Northfield, Birmingham
• Inclusive approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Supportive teaching and SEN staff
• Strong emphasis on pupils’ wellbeing and emotional development
• Collaborative approach between teachers and support staff
• Nurturing environment focused on helping pupils develop confidence and independence

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Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

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.