Teaching & Learning Support Assistant - Olton Primary School

WMJobs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality working environment

Excellent training and CPD

Enthusiastic pupils

Supportive staff and Governing Body

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Teaching and Learning Support Assistant at Olton Primary School. The role supports Key Stage 1 initially, with potential extension across the primary phase. It is a term-time plus INSET position with 30.83 hours per week during 39 weeks per annum.

The post carries Band B salary (£24,796–£25,583 pro rata; actual £17,712–£18,275). The Governor and Head Teacher welcome enthusiastic, committed applicants who contribute to a positive learning

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Primary school and can work as part of a team and independently.
• Commitment to high standards and a positive outlook.
• Understanding of assessment, feedback and differentiation.
• Ability to engage and enthuse pupils in learning at Key Stage 1.

Responsibilities

• Have high expectations and a positive outlook
• Be an outstanding practitioner who is eager to make a positive difference
• Engage and enthuse pupils in learning at all times
• Focus on maximising progress for every child
• Understand assessment, feedback and differentiation
• Demonstrate resilience and uphold school values
• Work in partnership with colleagues in a team and independently

Skills

Primary school experience

Team player

Independent worker

Positive attitude

Differentiation

Job description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

Required ASAP

30.83 hours per week Monday to Friday 39 weeks per annum (Term Time Plus INSET days)

Salary: Band B - £24,796 to £25,583 pro rata(Actual Salary: £17,712 to £18,275)

The Governors and Head Teacher of Olton Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching and Learning Assistant to support our team in Key Stage 1 initially (although this may extend across the Primary phase in future).

Responsibilities

• Have high expectations and a positive outlook
• Be an outstanding practitioner who is eager to make a positive difference
• Be someone who can engage and enthuse pupils in learning at all times
• Be someone who can focus on maximising progress for every child
• Be someone who understands the importance of assessment, feedback and differentiation
• Have great resilience, determination and uphold our school values.
• Experience of working in a Primary school and can work as part of a team and independently.

Benefits

• A high quality working environment
• Excellent training and CPD
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school and are eager to learn.
• A supportive staff and Governing Body.

If you wish to find out more or have any general enquires around this role, please contact our Office Manager, Mrs Yvonne Jones [phone] or email [e-mail]

Closing date: 12pm on Tuesday 6th October 2026

Interviews & Class observation: w/c Monday 12th October 2026

Safeguarding: Olton Primary School/Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding measures outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026).

Attachments

• Job Advert
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Standard Job Application Form DBS [SCHOOLS] v4.1 December 2019 Updated.doc
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Guidance notes for applicants re DBS