Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Clifton Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8NX

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week Term Time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01/09/26 - 31/08/27
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 – £28,142

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for members of staff who are able to work on their own initiative and have good communication skills. A willingness to be involved in the life of the school and develop good relationships with parents and their children is essential for this Level 2 position. This role will also include supporting children over the lunch time period.

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible over their working timetable and have a genuine desire to assist in children’s emotional and personal development.

Qualifications to GCSE level Grade A* – C (GCSE Grades 4 – 9) are essential in Maths and English as is evidence that the successful candidates are willing to be involved in continuing professional development.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• a popular school with a positive ethos;
• respectful children who are eager to learn;
• committed and supportive staff, governors and parents;
• a real opportunity to be creative and inspire our pupils;
• excellent support and development opportunities;
• access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: online search; an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications; medical; 2 references; identity and right to work.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Clifton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 897 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clifton Primary School website
• Email address: enquiry@cliftonprimary.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 464 2926
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clifton-primary-school-birmingham

Arranging a visit to Clifton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@cliftonprimary.bham.sch.uk.

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