EYFS Teaching Assistant

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School; Ulverley Green; On-site; GBP 11,490 - 11,854; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team at St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School in Solihull. The post is fixed term for 1 year, term-time only plus INSETS, and part-time at 20 hours per week.

The successful candidate will support learning across early years and key stages, work within a Catholic ethos, and contribute to a child-centred school with a committed staff and Governors. Closing date: 11th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification level NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Forward thinking, creative and enthusiastic.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Fixed Term Contract: 1 year, Term time only plus INSETS

Band B: 20 hours per week (FTE: £24,796 to £25,583)

Salary: £11,490 – £11,854

Location: St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School, Windrush Close, Solihull, B92 8QL

Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy Company (the MAC) comprises 12 primary schools and 2 secondary schools within the Solihull, Birmingham and Warwickshire areas. The location of the post is initially based at St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School, Windrush Close, Solihull, B92 8QL.

We are looking for someone who:

• is fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
• is an excellent practitioner with a minimum qualification level of NVQ Level 3, with good knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• is an excellent communicator.
• is forward thinking, creative and enthusiastic.
• is hard working and has a high interest in developing young children to maximise their potential.
• has a willingness to lead or support extra‑curricular activities.

What we can offer:

• the support of our wider group of schools that form the Our Lady & All Saints MA
• a commitment to your professional development as part of a Multi‑Academy
• a child‑centred school
• an enthusiastic staff and committed Governors
• eager, responsive, and well‑behaved children

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th September 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: TBC

St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, part of Our Lady and All Saints Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and, where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and, where applicable, a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.