Pupil Support Assistant

Greet Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3ND

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE) Grade B (pro rata)

Pupil Support Assistant job summary

Greet Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Pupil Support Assistant to join our team from 1st September 2026.

This is a fixed-term position for one year, based within a Year 6 classroom, where the successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils’ learning and provide targeted interventions as they prepare for Key Stage 2 SATs.

Greet Primary School is a large primary school in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham, and our Year 6 cohort is made up of four classes. We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy, supportive school environment and who can make a positive difference to pupils at this important stage of their primary education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting teaching and learning within a Year 6 classroom
• Working in partnership with the class teacher to help pupils make strong progress
• Delivering and supporting small group and individual interventions, particularly in preparation for SATs
• Helping to build pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement in learning
• Developing positive, professional and supportive relationships with pupils, staff and families where appropriate
• Contributing to a calm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment

You will have the following skills/ experience.

• Has experience of working as a teaching assistant with primary-aged children, ideally in Key Stage 2
• Can build strong and positive relationships with pupils Works well as part of a team and in close partnership with the class teacher
• Has high expectations for pupils’ achievement, behaviour and wellbeing
• Is patient, flexible and committed to supporting children to succeed
• Can use their initiative while also responding to direction and guidance from teaching staff

Please see Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

In return, we can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a large, vibrant and supportive school community
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues who value teamwork
• A rewarding role supporting children at a key point in their learning journey A school that is committed to inclusion, achievement and positive relationships

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and want to play an important role in helping Year 6 pupils succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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 Greet Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 786 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greet Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greet-primary-school-birmingham

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