Location: Aston
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term – full academic year
Pay: In line with scale
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
We are currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced teaching assistant to work on a full-time, long-term basis at a welcoming primary school located in the Aston area of Birmingham. The role will be based within a Year 2 class supporting students.
This teaching assistant role will run for the full academic year and offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, values-led school environment that places pupils at the heart of everything it does.
About the School
The school is a friendly, inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos. Staff work closely together to ensure pupils are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes high expectations, positive behaviour, and a nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
As a teaching assistant, you will:
- Work within a Year 2 Class
- Deliver intervention group work to support attainment and progress
- Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
- Support pupils with varying abilities, including those needing additional support
- Help maintain a positive, engaging learning environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other teaching assistants
Requirements
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (ideal)
- If no qualification, a minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a school is essential
- Previous experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school setting
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Commitment to supporting children’s learning and development
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Apply?
- Full-time teaching assistant role for the full academic year
- Pay in line with scale
- Long-term stability within a supportive school
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience across Key Stage 2
- Friendly, welcoming staff team
If you are a passionate and reliable
teaching assistant looking for a long-term role within a supportive primary school, we would love to hear from you, apply today or email your CV to danielle@smile-education.co.uk
Ref: SM1LEL
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
