Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support high-quality teaching and learning. The role involves assisting teachers, adapting resources, and monitoring students' progress. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in teaching assistance and recent experience in educational settings. Join a welcoming and supportive team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for all learners in a dynamic learning environment.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Meaningful impact on young lives

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Proactive and supportive team player.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to suit different learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning in lessons, small groups, and one-to-one settings.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities.
• Monitor and record pupils' progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Adaptability to different learning needs

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Required: ASAP

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Salary: Support Staff Scale Grade 3, (FTE £27,254 p.a. - £33,699) Actual salary is £21,455 - £26,528.

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour
Ambition through Challenge
Strength through Diversity

Pegasus Primary School is looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated professional to join our rapidly improving team. Pegasus is warm and welcoming and has enthusiastic and happy learners. To ensure the very best education for our children, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated and resilient teacher with a proven track record for raising standards.

Pegasus is a one form entry, family orientated school, in the heart of North Birmingham. Our Castle Vale community strives for the very best for their children. We are thrilled to say that our school was judged to be a ‘GOOD’ school by Ofsted in June 2021. We are looking for a class teacher to join our incredible team – do you possess the creativity, passion and skills to help us achieve even greater things?

Ofsted June 2021 ’Pupils are happy to be at school. Staff make sure that school is a safe space for pupils. Staff and pupils get on well. Pupils behave well and play sensibly together.’

Children at Pegasus love coming to school and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best for all our learners.

Click here to view our short movie trailer about our amazing school! https://www.pegasusprimary.org.uk/join-teampegasus/

You will be part of a very supportive team whose successful aim is to help our learners reach their full potential within this forward-looking school.

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Pegasus Primary School. You will work alongside teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning, helping learners to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning in lessons, small groups, and one-to-one settings.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Supervise learners during non-teaching times, including break and lunch where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has recent experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Can adapt teaching approaches to suit different learning needs.
• Is a proactive and supportive team player.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

To apply please visit our website at https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139631/EDV-2025-PPS-53678

The closing date is midday on Tuesday 6th January 2026 and it is expected that interviews will be held shortly after.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are 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 https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/our-trust/statutory-information/policies-statements/