Job Description

Year 5 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Full Time | Long Term | Full Academic Year | Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full Time, Long Term (Full Academic Year)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a wonderful child on a 1:1 basis?

A lovely, welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Year 5 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil for the full academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Good-rated school with a supportive leadership team, friendly staff and a nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

About the Pupil

The pupil is a bright, verbal and engaging child who enjoys attending school and building positive relationships with adults and peers. They particularly enjoy:

* Solving puzzles and problem-solving activities

* Taking part in classroom discussions

* Learning new skills and challenges

* Talking about their ambition of becoming a Fire Fighter when they are older

No personal care is involved in this role.

The school is looking for someone who can build a positive and trusting relationship, provide encouragement throughout the school day and help the pupil remain engaged with their learning.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

* Support the pupil throughout the school day.

* Encourage participation in lessons and learning activities.

* Help maintain focus and engagement within the classroom.

* Liaise effectively with the class teacher and SENCO.

* Foster independence, confidence and self-esteem.

* Support the pupil's social and emotional development.

* Promote inclusion and positive interactions with peers.

* Assist with implementing any strategies recommended by the school's SEN team.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

* Have previous experience working with children in a school setting.

* Be patient, nurturing and approachable.

* Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Be able to build positive relationships quickly.

* Have a genuine passion for supporting children's development.

* Be reliable, committed and able to work full-time for the entire academic year.

* Have experience supporting pupils with additional needs (desirable but not essential).

The School Offers

* A welcoming and friendly school community.

* A supportive Senior Leadership Team and SENCO.

* Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.

* Excellent opportunities for professional development.

* A long-term, stable position for the full academic year.

* An inclusive environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

Requirements

* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

* Right to work in the UK.

* Two satisfactory professional references.

* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a child's school experience whilst becoming part of a fantastic primary school community.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Year 5 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunity in Birmingham.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment procedures.

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