Teaching Assistant (FTC 17/07/2026)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Erdington Hall Primary School is seeking an inspiring Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term role starting September 2025. You will be working 32.5 hours per week, term time only, to support KS1 students with a focus on inclusion, fostering a nurturing environment and achieving educational goals.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Access to high-quality training

Wellbeing Advocates

Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes

Health Protection Scheme

Generous employer pension schemes

Excellent Holiday Entitlement

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/5 or above) necessary.
• Experience supporting students with particular needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 1:1 basis with students.
• Lead interventions to support learning.
• Create a nurturing environment for student success.

Skills

Passion for supporting students

Ability to create a nurturing environment

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/5 or above

Job description

Teaching Assistant

(To work on a 1:1 basis and to lead interventions)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Fixed Term until 17^th July 2026

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Salary: Support Staff Scale Grade 3 (9-22), full time equivalent salary range £26,409p.a. - £32,654p.a. (actual salary range is £20,790p.a.- £25,706p.a.)

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

Here at Erdington Hall Primary School we aim to create opportunities and support achievement for our students and staff alike. We are currently looking for an inspiring Teaching Assistant with specialism in KS1, who can work with students and with Teaching Staff to create a nurturing environment within which everyone can reach their full potential.

Join us and you will be part of a fantastic team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things. With a level 3 TA qualification as well as GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/5 or above/equivalent, you will have a real passion for supporting students, including those with particular needs, as well as a desire to develop a pro-active and supportive culture within the Inclusion Team. Erdington Hall is a developing and improving school and this is an exciting opportunity to support that journey of school improvement.

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents.

About our school

Erdington Hall is part of Summit Learning Trust comprising Erdington Hall itself, Ninestiles School, Lyndon School, Cockshut Hill School, five primary schools and the Sixth Form College Solihull. The leadership at Erdington Hall is progressive and has the vision, drive and support to lead the school on a journey of excellence, with staff that have a passion for teaching and learning. Join us and you will be part of an improving school with a strong team ethos. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things.

Why work for us?

We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:

Employee assistance programme High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression Wellbeing Advocates Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers Generous employer pension schemes Excellent Holiday Entitlement

Visits to the Academy are encouraged. Please contact (0121 464 3122) to arrange this.

Closing Date: 1^st July 2025

Interview Date: 9^th July 2025

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be anequal opportunities employerandweare determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted. Our policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [e-mail].