Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate teaching assistant for a full-time, long-term role at a welcoming primary school in Birmingham. This position offers an opportunity to support Year 3 and Year 5 pupils, deliver intervention work, and contribute positively to a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience. The role promises valuable experience and stability within the school community.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Long-term stability

Opportunity to gain experience across Key Stage 2

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a school.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
• Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 3 and Year 5 pupils in class.
• Deliver intervention group work to support attainment.
• Maintain a positive, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Communication skills

Experience in a school setting

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Birmingham, B43 6LN

Start Date: ASAP / January Start

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 Catholic primary school located in the B43 6LN area of Birmingham.

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 Catholic 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 mornings supporting Year 3 pupils in class
• Work afternoons supporting Year 5 pupils
• 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 assistants

Requirements

• 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 team

If 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 [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.