Teaching Assistant - Primary

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Location: Birmingham, UK
Position Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only)
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract: Fixed-Term or Permanent (to be confirmed)

Are you someone who loves working with children and making a real difference in their day-to-day learning journey? We are looking for a kind, reliable, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our warm and friendly primary school in the Birmingham area.

Our school is a happy, inclusive, and community-driven place where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Our team is passionate about creating a nurturing environment that allows every child to flourish—and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers to support learning across the curriculum, assist with classroom management, and help ensure all children—regardless of ability or background—have the tools and encouragement they need to succeed.

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out in education, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow, learn, and play a key part in a child’s development.

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons

• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning

• Provide tailored support for children with additional needs (SEND, EAL, etc.)

• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Contribute to pupil well-being, behaviour management, and pastoral support

• Support learning through play, creative activities, and hands-on tasks

• Experience working with children (school-based or other settings)

• A patient, nurturing, and flexible approach

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• A genuine enthusiasm for primary education

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent); a TA qualification is a bonus

• A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

• A warm and welcoming school community

• Delightful, curious, and respectful children

• Supportive and caring staff who value teamwork

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• A real sense of purpose and belonging every day