Burman Infant School Teaching Assistant – Part Time / Fixed Term Required Spring Term 2026 Hours: 21.25 (5 Mornings / 1 Afternoon: Term-time plus INSET days)Salary: Band C £26,824 - £29,540 Pro Rata Are you an inspiring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant? We are looking for you, to join our caring, skilled and dedicated team of staff, here at Burman. This position provides the valuable opportunity to work in a vastly improved school, that is committed to opportunity and achievement for all of our children. We are a very happy, positive and popular infant school, situated just outside the centre of Shirley in Solihull. Burman Infant School enjoys close partnerships with parents, neighbouring schools and the wider community. Our aim is ‘to provide a safe, secure, caring and inclusive environment in which children achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum, and in their personal and social development’. We are looking for someone who:• Has a passion for working with the Class Teacher to raise the learning and attainment of children, whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion• Is positive, enthusiastic and is committed to making a real difference• Has the ability to inspire, motivate, engage, encourage and support young children • Has competent organisational skills and enjoys working as part of a team• Has a caring nature• Is creative and offers inspiration We will offer you:• Children who “…enjoy attending this school…have positive attitudes towards learning. They are keen to learn…enjoy coming to school and attend regularly.” – Ofsted • An experienced and dedicated staff team within a friendly and supportive community• A welcoming, warm, happy and mutually supportive working environment• An opportunity to continue to build upon the School’s successes and improvements Informal discussions or school visits with the Headteacher are most welcome and can be arranged through Mrs McVeigh, Office Manager: s7nmcveigh@burman.solihull.sch.uk or telephone 0121 744 1843. An application pack can be obtained by contacting the School Office on: 0121 744 1843 or email office@burman.solihull.sch.uk Please Note: Applications that have been completed with the use of AI, will not be considered. The closing date for completed applications is: Wednesday 4th February 2026 @ 12:00 noon. Interviews will be held: Wk beg. 9th February 2026. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions in this school will be subject to DBS checks. Informal discussions or school visits with the Headteacher are most welcome and can be arranged through Mrs McVeigh, Office Manager: s7nmcveigh@burman.solihull.sch.uk or telephone 0121 744 1843. An application pack can be obtained by contacting the School Office on: 0121 744 1843 or email office@burman.solihull.sch.uk Attached documents Teaching Assistant Person Specification Spring 2026.pdf Teaching Assistant Job Description Spring 2026.pdf Teaching Assistant Advert January 2026.pdf Standard Job Application Form DBS SCHOOLS v5.1 March 2023 Updated.doc