Year 5 Teaching Assistant New

Location: Ward End
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 5 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 5 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

• 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) Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.