Teaching Assistant (Early Years)

Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  04 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 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: £18,217.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Pay Scales 5-10, Term time only

Teaching Assistant (Early Years) job summary

About the role

Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who respects children, enjoys helping them become confident and independent learners, and is committed to supporting their wellbeing and achievement.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide high-quality support for pupils. The role will also include administering minor first aid and managing behaviour in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

holds a full and relevant Level 2 qualification, which is essential for this role;

has experience of supporting children in a school or similar setting;

is positive, caring and able to build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues;

can work effectively as part of a team and use their initiative; and

is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In return, we offer

A warm, welcoming and supportive school community

Highly skilled and collaborative colleagues

Training and professional support tailored to the role

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and pastoral support

Staff benefits

24/7 GP Helpline

Savings & Loans Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

GP Service & Cash Plan

Home & Tech Scheme

Safeguarding

Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and the school’s safer recruitment procedures.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Bentley Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

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 Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 324 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bentley-heath-church-of-england-primary-school

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