Experienced Year 3 Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an Experienced Y3 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Birmingham, starting January 2026. The role involves supporting students with additional needs, assisting the class teacher, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, patient, and possess experience with KS2 / SEN. Opportunities for training and professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive staff team

Opportunities for training and professional growth

Positive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children in an educational setting.
• Willingness to obtain a CHILD DBS on the yearly update service.
• Ability to provide two references showing previous experience working with children or young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in groups who need additional help.
• Assist the class teacher with resources, activities, and daily tasks.
• Help with playground supervision and other daily school duties.
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, staff, and families.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Patient

Child-centred

Great communicator

Team player

Initiative

Experience with KS2 / SEN

Job description

A popular, welcoming and well respected primary school are looking for a dedicated Experienced Y3 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team on an on going basis from January 2026. If you’re passionate about helping children thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Y3 Teaching Assistant you will:

Support groups of students and 1:1 who need additional support outside the classroom & within class settings depending on their needs that day

Assist the class teacher with resources, activities, and daily tasks

Help with playground supervision and other daily school duties

Maintain a positive, organised and safe learning environment

Build strong, supportive relationships with children, staff, and families

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic, patient, and child-centred

A great communicator with a warm approach

A team player who can take initiative

Experienced in supporting children in an educational setting and supporting KS2 / SEN

What We Offer

A friendly and supportive staff team

Opportunities for training and professional growth

A positive school environment where every day is rewarding

⭐ The chance to make a real difference in children's lives

How to Apply

Please send your CV to [e-mail], or apply here for more information.

Please note that you MUST have or be willing to obtain a CHILD DBS on the yearly update service & provide x2 references to show previous experience working with children or young people.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.