Teaching Assistant Required November 2026 (subject to satisfactory clearances) - Stirchley Primary

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Stirchley Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a suitably qualified teaching assistant to join a friendly school community. The role includes assisting the breakfast club at 7.30am, lunchtime duties, and classroom cover up to 2.30pm.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work across Foundation, KS1 and KS2 and hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with willingness to undertake first aid training and a good standard of education.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Willing to be first aid trained.
• Good standard of education.

Responsibilities

• Support breakfast club in the morning from 7.30am.
• Carry out lunchtime duties.
• Provide classroom cover until 2.30pm.
• Be prepared to work across Foundation, KS1 & KS2 as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Stirchley Primary School is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in our friendly and welcoming school.

The position requires supporting our breakfast club in the morning to start at 7.30am and it includes lunchtime duties as well as classroom cover until 2.30pm.

The successful candidates should be prepared to work throughout all three Key Stages if the need arises, Foundation, KS1 & KS2.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, staff, and parents.

Applicants should be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be willing to be first aid trained and have a good standard of education.

Staff will be expected to work their hours on INSET days and holidays are not allowed during term time.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Home | Stirchley Primary School.

CV's will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Online Search: An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time only

Grade: Grade B, SCP 12 (£28,598 p.a.) Actual Pay Range Salary £21,805 - £22,313 per annum

Location: Stirchley Primary School, Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2JL

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 @ 9:00am

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC