7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade B point 12-23

What skills and experience we're looking for

This level is applicable to experienced teaching assistants whose working role calls for competence across a varied range of responsibilities.

To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.

Support the activities of individuals or groups

Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups.

Contribute to individual Education Plans as appropriate.

Support pupils during learning activities.

Promote pupils’ social and emotional development.

Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils.

Provide support for bilingual/ multilingual pupils (where appropriate to the focus of the role).

Support children with specific needs (where appropriate to the focus of the role), for example, sensory and/ or physical impairment, cognitive or learning difficulties, behavioural, emotional and social development needs, communication and interaction difficulties.

Support pupils with literacy and numeracy skills

Support pupils to access the curriculum.

Dealing with the personal care needs of children where appropriate in line with the guidance of the local authority

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and welcoming environment, wonderful children, staff and community.

A chance to be developed and supported with your professional development.

Strong employment and pension benefits in line with BCC guidelines.

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

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About Raddlebarn Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
394 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Raddlebarn Primary & Nursery School is a maintained two-form entry school in Selly Oak, Birmingham. It is an exciting and welcoming learning community and is a stimulating and joyful place for all. We have high expectations and support a ‘success for all’ ethos in a caring environment.
Our dedicated team all work together to ensure that the outcomes for our children are the best they can be.
We provide a caring and stimulating learning environment, enabling all our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Raddlebarn Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.newman@radlbarn.bham.sch.uk.

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