Teaching Assistant EYFS and KS1

Jobtrain; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Starbank Hob Moor Road Primary site in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school. You will work with individuals, small groups and whole classes to raise attainment and create a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent, experience of working with children in a school setting, and be capable of building strong relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent required.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and adults.

Responsabilités

• Provide tailored support to pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Support learning and teaching to enable an outstanding classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff across Starbank and Star Academies.

Connaissances

Pupil support

Group support

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Formation

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Description du poste

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Starbank

Starbank school in Birmingham is a large all through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 years old. We have over 2,000 pupils and are based across three sites in close proximity to each other. We joined Star Academies in 2020 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

This vacancy is for the Starbank Hob Moor Road Primary site.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: Week commencing: Monday, 02 November 2026.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 23 November 2026.

Proposed Fixed Term Length: Until 31/08/2027.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.