Teaching Assistant Year 4 Learning & Behaviour Support G2 (Life of Child)

Walmley Junior School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1JB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,028.00 - £21,666.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant Year 4 Learning & Behaviour Support G2 (Life of Child) job summary

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Required

We are seeking a patient, caring, and consistent Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with cognition and learning needs who also requires assistance with emotional regulation and behaviour. The successful candidate will work closely with the pupil to help them access learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their individual potential. You will support the delivery of a personalised curriculum and targeted interventions under the direction of the class teacher, whilst helping to create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting the pupil's behaviour for learning, helping them to remain engaged, focused, and ready to learn through the consistent application of agreed strategies. The successful candidate will implement and reinforce emotional regulation strategies, provide timely pastoral support, and help the pupil develop the skills needed to manage emotions, build resilience, and interact positively with others. Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals, you will contribute to a structured and supportive approach that promotes both academic progress and personal development.

Working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo, you will:

Help the pupil access lessons by breaking tasks into manageable steps, modelling what to do and revisiting key learning.

Use agreed resources and prompts, gradually reducing support as the pupil gains confidence.

Deliver planned interventions and follow the pupil’s individual learning and behaviour support strategies.

Use predictable routines and clear expectations to support transitions. Respond calmly to early signs of distress and help the pupil settle and re-engage with learning.

Record progress and share observations with the class teacher and SENDCo so that support can be reviewed.

You will have a Level 2 teaching assistant qualification, an equivalent qualification or relevant experience. You will have experience supporting children with additional learning needs, be able to explain tasks clearly and remain calm and consistent when a child is finding things difficult.

Safeguarding Statement

Walmley Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

Short-listed candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent

convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Appointments can be made by telephoning the school office.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Walmley Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 362 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Walmley Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walmley-junior-school

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