Year 5 Teaching Assistant - October 2025

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teaching Assistant to support pupils and assist teachers. The role pays £90-105 per day and requires at least 12 months of primary school experience, NVQ Level 2 or 3, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children. The position is set to start in October 2025 and will continue for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• High expectations for all children.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 5 pupils in accessing learning.
• Assist with planning and delivery of lessons.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Skills

NVQ level 2 or 3

Experience in primary setting

Good oral, written, and numeracy skills

Ability to inspire children

Understanding of child learning

Teamwork ability

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Overview

Year 5 Teaching Assistant – £90 - £105 per day, North Birmingham

Our client based in Shard End is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant at a two form entry Primary school. You must have at least 12 months of experience working within a primary school setting and have the desire to make a difference within the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in Year 5 to access learning and make progress across the primary curriculum.
• Assist class teachers with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons as required.
• Support safeguarding and promote the welfare of pupils in line with school policy.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs and learning styles.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to support pupil outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ level 2 or 3
• A minimum of 1 year experience as a Teaching Assistant within a primary setting
• Good oral, written and numeracy skills
• High expectations of all children
• The ability to enthuse and inspire children
• A commitment to improving outcomes for all children
• Understanding about how children learn and progress
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to go the extra mile

The role starts October 2025 and will be ongoing for the right candidate.

How to apply

To apply for forthcoming vacancies or for information about other day to day, short term, long term or permanent vacancies we might have please contact Amber (phone number removed).

Aspire People are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from instructors, overseas trained teachers and qualified teachers. As long as you have a real passion for teaching and for inspiring the youth of today, you can communicate well with your consultant and go that extra mile for all of our clients we could have the ideal solution for you!

Here at Aspire People you won\'t just be treated as a \'number\' but as a person, your consultant will offer you the personalised service that you deserve.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks