EYFS Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Birchen Coppice Primary Academy

WMJobs; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Birchen Coppice Primary Academy in Kidderminster is seeking a TA2 to join our dedicated, friendly team. The post is 27 hours per week during term time plus 5 inset days, with NJC 05-06 salary scale (£16,080-£16,335 actual).

This permanent role offers opportunities to work across Victoria Academies Trust schools, a supportive staff team, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Be a committed professional with a desire to provide an excellent education for all pupils.
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to their own professional development.
• Enjoy being part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team with a clear purpose.
• Enjoy building excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Be a committed professional with a desire to provide an excellent education for all pupils
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to their own professional development
• Enjoy being part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team with a clear purpose
• Enjoy building excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff

Job description

Victoria Academies Trust, Birchen Coppice Primary Academy is currently looking for a TA2 to join our dedicated, friendly team of staff.

Birchen Coppice Academy is a one-form primary school in Kidderminster. We are a well-resourced school, enjoying a modern spacious building and impressive, attractive grounds. We are part of Victoria Academies Trust, a close-knit family of schools who share a passion for making all members of our schools the best that they can be.

What we can offer you:

• A strong commitment to developing you and your career
• A supportive staff team
• Friendly children with huge potential who are keen to learn
• Opportunities to work across schools with like-minded colleagues
• An open and positive approach to workload and well-being

The successful candidate will:

• Be a committed professional with a desire to provide an excellent education for all pupils
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to their own professional development
• Enjoy being part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team with a clear purpose
• Enjoy building excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of the role

Birchen Coppice Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment commencing.

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 4th September 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 7th September 2026

Hours : 27 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days

Grade : NJC 05 - NJC 06 £16,080 - £16,335 (actual salary)

Location : Birchen Coppice Primary Academy, Woodbury Road, Kidderminster DY11 7JJ

Contract Type : Permanent

Closing Date : 4 September 2026 at 12 noon