Temporary position for one year in the first instance
20 Hours (part-time mornings only) or 30 hours, Monday – Friday term time only.
Closing Date: 9:00 am, Monday 2 June 2025
This role will involve both supporting EHCP/SEND pupils in the classroom and providing direct support for our EHCP pupils through interventions and bespoke provision. At Marston Green Junior School we have a ‘team around the child’ model. This means that we rotate our support staff across all our high tariff EHCP pupils so our support staff will work with a variety of EHCP pupils across the day. Therefore, all our support staff are required to have a good understanding of working with pupils with a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, PDA and SEMH amongst other needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Teaching & Learning Support Assistant to join our successful school and we require applicants who:
• can demonstrate successful experience in a Teaching & Learning Support Assistant role, including direct experience of working with pupils with additional needs such as Autism, ADHD and/or SEMH needs.
• have a clear understanding of fulfilling the requirements of an individual pupil’s Education and Health Care Plan.
• is able to respond directly to our children’s needs and provide them with the relevant support both academically and pastorally.
• is able to establish positive relationships when supporting pupils with English and Mathematical skills, promoting positive behaviour and helping develop pupil’s social, emotional and mental health needs.
• has excellent oral, written and mathematical skills and is able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents.
• demonstrates commitment to ensuring that pupils of all abilities achieve their full potential, especially those with additional educational needs.
• has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards.
• has the ability to use initiative as well as being a good team member.
• demonstrates the knowledge of a range of strategies to engage pupils in their learning.
• Desire to follow Nurture UK Principles.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note an Enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this post.
Interviews will be held on 5 June 2025.
Visits to the school will be offered during the interview process.
An application form is attached or available from the school.
Email: office@marston-green-jun.solihull.sch.uk
Mrs L Clark, Headteacher
Marston Green Junior School, Station Road, Marston Green, BIRMINGHAM, B37 7BA
Tel: 0121 779 2227
Attached documents
Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form
Notes of Guidance for Applicants
Recruitment Monitoring Form
