Teaching Assistant - Level 3

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookvale Primary School in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our caring team and support children in Reception. You will work closely with the class teacher to enable high-quality learning in a positive, inclusive environment, with training provided for Little Wandle if needed.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive setting and a chance to contribute to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification relevant to working with children.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in Reception or Early Years.
• Good understanding of learning and development needs of young children.
• Enthusiastic, caring, nurturing and committed to helping every child reach potential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Able to work well in a team and support the class teacher.
• Flexible and willing to learn and develop practice.
• Experience of Little Wandle or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the class teacher and wider team to support pupils.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support individual needs and development of children in Reception/EY.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Teaching Assistant experience

Reception/EY experience

Little Wandle knowledge/training

Team player

Caring approach

Education

Level 3 qualification relevant to working with children

Job description

Brookvale Primary School,Brookvale Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and nurturing Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team. We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who has a good knowledge and understanding of working within a Reception class and is passionate about supporting young children to develop, learn and thrive. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to provide high-quality support for our pupils, helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment. You will have a caring approach, be able to build positive relationships with children and be committed to supporting their individual needs and development. Experience of delivering Little Wandle is desirable, although not essential, as training will be provided.

About You

• Has a Level 3 qualification relevant to working with children.
• Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a Reception or Early Years setting.
• Has a good understanding of the learning and development needs of young children.
• Is enthusiastic, caring, nurturing and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team and support the class teacher.
• Has a positive and flexible approach and is willing to learn and develop their practice.
• Has experience of Little Wandle, or is keen to undertake training to develop their knowledge.

We offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
• A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.