Location: Aston
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term – full academic year
Pay: In line with scale
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
We are currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced teaching assistant to work on a full-time, long-term basis at a welcoming primary school located in the Aston area of Birmingham. The role will be based within a Year 2 class supporting students.
This teaching assistant role will run for the full academic year and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, values-led school environment that places pupils at the heart of everything it does.
About the School
The school is a friendly, inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos. Staff work closely together to ensure pupils are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes high expectations, positive behaviour, and a nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
As a teaching assistant, you will:
Work within a Year 2 Class
Deliver intervention group work to support attainment and progress
Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
Support pupils with varying abilities, including those needing additional support
Help maintain a positive, engaging learning environment
Work collaboratively with teachers and other teaching assistantsRequirements
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (ideal)
If no qualification, a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a school is essential
Previous experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school setting
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)Why Apply?
Full-time teaching assistant role for the full academic year
Pay in line with scale
Long-term stability within a supportive school
Opportunity to gain valuable experience across Key Stage 2
Friendly, welcoming staff teamIf you are a passionate and reliable teaching assistant looking for a long-term role within a supportive primary school, we would love to hear from you, apply today or email your CV to (url removed)
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications