Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£23,140 - £25,480 per annum
Vacancy ID
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Job Description
Working closely with pupils and staff, Teaching Assistants help maintain engagement and progress. Support may include assisting with lesson delivery, providing small group or one-to-one input, and helping to maintain effective classroom routines. Flexibility, initiative, and clear communication are key when supporting pupils of varying abilities.
Provides classroom-based support during lessons.
Delivers small group or individual interventions.
Supports classroom organisation and resources.
Encourages positive behaviour and engagement.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting primary-aged pupils, particularly with intervention delivery.
Confident communicator with empathy, energy and strong relationship-building skills.
Understanding of Pupil Premium needs and how socioeconomic factors can affect learning.
Flexible, reliable and able to work collaboratively across year groups.
About the School
Located in Birmingham South, this Good Ofsted-rated primary school is known for its ambitious curriculum and inclusive, community-first ethos. Staff champion creativity, language-rich learning and positive emotional development. The school has a strong track record of improving pupil outcomes through well-planned interventions, especially for disadvantaged learners. Their Pupil Premium strategy blends academic support with wellbeing-focused practice, ensuring children feel confident and cared for as they grow. The environment is calm, structured and full of opportunities for hands-on and experiential learning. Staff describe the leadership team as present, supportive and committed to professional development. The school values its support staff highly and invests in coaching, feedback and training to help them deliver meaningful interventions. For someone who wants to work in a school where kindness and ambition genuinely go together, this setting offers a chance to make a lasting difference.