Teaching Assistant - Calshot Primary School

Sacredheartprisch; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Birmingham seeks a part-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support Early Years education. The role requires commitment, high expectations, and a relevant childcare qualification. Join a dedicated team to foster children's learning and development.

Benefits

Supportive parents and staff

Enthusiastic team

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school, preferably in Reception.
• Good understanding of how children learn and develop in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Work every day from 8.45am to 3:15pm during term time.
• Improve standards and achievement for all pupils.

Skills

Commitment

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 childcare-related qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Calshot Primary School

Level 3 (Early Years) Teaching Assistant – Permanent Contract

27.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Calshot Primary School, Calshot Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B42 2BY

Tel: [phone]

We wish to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant to work every day from 8.45am to 3:15pm (with a 1-hour lunch break) in Early Years from 1st September 2025.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Have the commitment, drive, and determination to improve standards and achievement for all pupils
• Have high expectations of themselves, pupils, and staff
• Have an NVQ Level 3 childcare-related qualification (or equivalent)
• Have a good understanding of how children learn and develop in Early Years
• Have experience working in a primary school, preferably in Reception
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Be highly motivated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of ‘good will’
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a team
• Be keen to develop and improve their own practice

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

We can offer:

• A committed, enthusiastic, hardworking team who care deeply about our children
• Pupils who are happy, well-behaved, and eager to learn
• Supportive parents, staff, and governing body

Informal visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school to arrange an appointment by emailing [e-mail]

Visits are scheduled for Friday, 23rd May, and Tuesday, 3rd June at 4:00 pm.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday, 6th June 2025

Application packs are available from the school via email or telephone.

Please limit the information in support of your application to one side of A4.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.