Teaching Assistant (Primary) – Level 3

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,191 - 32,654; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Primary) to support pupils in various settings. The successful candidate will work with both mainstream and Resource Base pupils, promoting their academic and social development. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is required, along with a commitment to child safety. The role offers a competitive salary within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Pass the personal specification for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Meet the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in mainstream and Resource Base settings.
• Encourage, motivate and enthuse pupils.
• Assist with the integration of Resource Base pupils into mainstream education.

Job description

Position

Teaching Assistant (Primary) – Level 3, Grade 3

Salary

£26,409 – £32,654 (Scale point 9 – 22, Full Time, TTO). Actual salary approximately £23,191 based on scale point 9.

Location

Waverley School, Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5QA.

About the school

Waverley School is an all‑through school for students aged 4–19 and includes a Resource Base for pupils with cognition and learning difficulties. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (September 2021), the school was graded ‘Good’. The school prides itself on state‑of‑the‑art facilities, a strong staff team and values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect.

Responsibilities

Support pupils in mainstream and Resource Base settings. Encourage, motivate and enthuse pupils to promote individual progress and social collaboration. Assist with the integration of Resource Base pupils into mainstream education and nurture the needs of those within the Resource Base. Work as part of a team to support each child to reach their best potential and develop the skills needed to become independent young adults.

Qualifications & Requirements

Pass the personal specification for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

Application Deadline

Monday 03 November 2025 at 10.00am

Application Process

Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail]. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact Information

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please call the HR team on 0121 566 6607. For an application pack, please visit the Waverley Education Foundation website: www.thewef.org.uk.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted. Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students.