1:1 Level 3 Teaching Assistant ( including 1:1 SEND support)

Pegasus Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B35 6PR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,153.00 - £34,811.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 (points 9 - 22) FTE £28,153 - £34,811. Actual salary is £22,162 - £27,404.

1:1 Level 3 Teaching Assistant ( including 1:1 SEND support) job summary

1:1 Level 3 Teaching Assistant (including 1:1 SEND support)

Required: As soon as possible

Temporary fixed term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension (funding dependent)

Hours: 32.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday, Term time only

Salary: Grade 3 (points 9 - 22) FTE £28,153 - £34,811. Actual salary is £22,162 - £27,404.

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

Are you a passionate and qualified professional who loves helping children thrive?

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our team at Pegasus Primary School.

This role is child specific and the successful applicant will be working with a Year 2 pupil who has additional needs. The role will also include working with small groups of pupils and carrying out all class Teaching Assistant duties. The successful candidate will have proven experience of working with children with SEND needs, from a primary setting. You will also have excellent communication skills with children, parents and professionals and a sound knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning.

Applicants should have at least NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, as well as GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/5 or above/equivalent. You will have a real passion for supporting pupils with particular needs, as well as a desire to develop a pro-active and supportive culture throughout school.

About the school

Pegasus is a one-form entry, family-oriented school, in the heart of North Birmingham. Our Castle Vale community strives for the very best for their children. We are thrilled to say that our school was judged to be ‘Expected’ in all areas by Ofsted in December 2025.

Ofsted December 2025 ‘School leaders inspire pupils to reach their potential to 'fly' at Pegasus. Every pupil is valued equally and leaders ensure that any barriers to learning are removed or reduced. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enjoy their learning, achieve well and are ready for the next stage of their education.’

Children at Pegasus love coming to school and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best for all our learners. You will be part of a very supportive team whose successful aim is to help our learners reach their full potential within this forward-looking school.

Join us and you will be part of a fantastic team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

As part of the Summit Learning Trust, you will have bespoke professional development opportunities and the chance to develop and further your career. You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across schools, sharing resources and good practice. You can expect:

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Are you our newest recruit? Are you ready to really make a difference and join us on our journey?

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents.

Informal conversations are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0121 464 4293.

The closing date is 1st November 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th November.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pegasus Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pegasus Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pegasus-primary-academy

Pegasus is a one form entry, family orientated school, in the heart of North Birmingham. Our Castle Vale community strives for the very best for their children. We are thrilled to say that our school was judged to be a ‘GOOD’ school by Ofsted in June 2021. We are looking for new staff to join our incredible team – do you possess the creativity, passion and skills to help us achieve even greater things?

Ofsted June 2021 ‘Pupils are happy to be at school. Staff make sure that school is a safe space for pupils. Staff and pupils get on well. Pupils behave well and play sensibly together.’

Children at Pegasus love coming to school and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best for all our children.

Click here to view our short movie trailer about our amazing school! https://www.pegasusprimary.org.uk/join-teampegasus/

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