Pupil Support Assistant

Greet Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Pupil Support Assistant to join our team from 4th January 2027.

This is a fixed-term position for the remainder of the academic year, based within a Year 6 classroom, where the successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ learning and provide targeted interventions as they prepare for Key Stage 2 SATs.

Greet Primary School is a large primary school in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham, and our Year 6 cohort is made up of four classes. We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy, supportive school environment and who can make a positive difference to pupils at this important stage of their primary education.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 6 classroom

Working in partnership with the class teacher to help pupils make strong progress

Delivering and supporting small group and individual interventions, particularly in preparation for SATs

Helping to build pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement in learning

Developing positive, professional and supportive relationships with pupils, staff and families where appropriate

Contributing to a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.

You will have the following skills/ experience:

Experience of working as a teaching assistant with primary-aged children, ideally in Key Stage 2

Building strong and positive relationships with pupils

Works well as part of a team and in close partnership with the class teacher

Has high expectations for pupils’ achievement, behaviour and wellbeing

Is patient, flexible and committed to supporting children to succeed

Can use their initiative while also responding to direction and guidance from teaching staff

Please see Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Create Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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