Nursery Teaching Assistant

Barford Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0EF

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 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
• Working pattern: Part time: 26.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598 - £34,434 Grade B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 3 Nursery Teaching Assistant Vacancy – Join Our Inspiring Early Years Team!

Are you ready to inspire young minds, nurture curiosity, and make a real difference every day? We are looking for anenthusiastic, caring, and motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant early years team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare who is passionate aboutsupporting children at the very start of their learning journey. You will play a vital role in helping to create a warm, engaging, andstimulating environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn.

We are seeking someone who brings energy, creativity, and dedication to their role—someone who is committed to providing thevery best opportunities for our children and contributing to the continued development of our strong early years provision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
• Has experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Is energetic, nurturing, and passionate about working with young children
• Can support high-quality teaching and learning through play
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
• Is committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential
• Is eager to continue developing their own skills and knowledge
• The opportunity to be involved in the implementation of our forest school programme, supporting outdoor learningexperiences

If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we wouldlove to hear from you.

Come and be part of something special.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

• A nurturing and inclusive learning environment

• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and explore

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching_assistant_level_3.AF.pdf - 320 KB (opens in new tab)

About Barford Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 426 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barford Primary School website
• Email address: klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01214643765
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barford-primary-school-birmingham

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Birmingham and West Midlands