TEACHING ASSISTANT TO WORK IN THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE 32.5 hours per week (term time only) Band C The Governors of Fordbridge Community Primary School invite applications from enthusiastic and well-motivated teaching assistants to join our forward thinking team. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to join our Early Years team from March 2026. Applications are welcome from experienced teaching assistants and those who have at least an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent. DO YOU WELCOME…………CHALLENGE……….EXCITEMENT………SUPPORT? CHALLENGE - We are focused on: Ensuring that Fordbridge continue the rapid progress we have made Raising achievement across the curriculum Ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children EXCITEMENT: A fantastic working environment SUPPORT - You will benefit from: High quality Continuous Professional Development that will support you in becoming an outstanding Teaching Assistant. Excellent support and guidance from the senior and middle leaders in the school Wonderful children, supportive governors and parents. ARE YOU: A positive and dedicated individual? A collaborative individual and proven team player? Committed to giving the best to every child? Able to support teachers and children to meet challenging targets? Adaptable and creative? This is an exciting time to join the educational team at Fordbridge, who are part of Prosper Together Multi-Academy Trust, as we are dedicated to continually moving forwards as rapidly as possible, ensuring we have high expectations and aspirations for all children. Whilst this vacancy is advertised on WM Jobs for Solihull MBC, Prosper Together Multi Academy Trust is the employer. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Further details are available by contacting Elaine Robertson on 0121 779 8040 or s29erobertso@fordbridge.solihull.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E Robertson, Business Manager at the above address. Visits are highly recommended – please contact to arrange a suitable day / time. Closing date: 20 February 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 23 February 2026 Attached documents Teaching Assistant Job Description Band C.docx Teaching Assistant Person Spec.docx APPLICATION FORM Jan 26.docx Recruitment Monitoring Form v1.doc Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS (Schools).doc