Teaching Assistant GR B

Stirchley Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2JL

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 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: Part time: The position requires supporting our breakfast club in the morning to start at 7.30am and it includes lunchtime duties as well as classroom cover until 2.30pm. Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598
• Actual salary: £22,361.92

What skills and experience we're looking for

Stirchley Primary School is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in our friendly and welcoming school. The position requires supporting our breakfast club in the morning to start at 7.30am and it includes lunchtime duties as well as classroom cover until 2.30pm.

The successful candidates should be prepared to work throughout all three Key Stages if the need arises, Foundation, KS1 & KS2.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, staff, and parents. Applicants should be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be willing to be first aid trained and have a good standard of education. Staff will be expected to work their hours on INSET days and holidays are not allowed during term time.

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.

What the school offers its staff

Supportive, close-knit team – We work collaboratively, share ideas openly, and always have each other’s backs.

Genuine work-life balance – We value wellbeing and plan with purpose, not paperwork.

Strong relationships with families – Our parents and carers are involved, respectful, and deeply invested in their children.

Real opportunity to make a difference – In a small school, your impact is visible, valued, and celebrated.

Wonderful children who love to learn – Our pupils are kind, curious, and exceptionally well-behaved – as noted in our recent Ofsted report.

A place where you’re known, not just employed – We see the person, not just the position.

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

Stirchley Primary is committed to the safeguarding of all its pupils. All staff have to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stirchley Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stirchley Primary School website
• Email address: enquiry@stirchly.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01214582989
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stirchley-primary-school-birmingham

Stirchley Primary is a small and friendly one form entry school. We have dedicated and friendly staff as well as very well behaved children who are keen to learn.

Arranging a visit to Stirchley Primary School

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

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