Teaching Assistant (Level 2) EYFS - Fixed Term

Bournville Village Primary, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 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: £24,796.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) salary will be pro rata

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) EYFS - Fixed Term job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive, and ambitious school community?
Bournville Village Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

🏫 About Us:

Situated in the heart of the Bournville community, our school is known for its welcoming ethos, high expectations, and nurturing environment. We are proud of our strong relationships with families and the wider community, and we place a high value on creativity, kindness, and curiosity in all that we do.

🧩 The Role:

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work under the direction of the class teacher to support learning activities.
• Assist in the preparation of the classroom environment and resources.
• Provide 1:1 and group support to pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Contribute to the care, supervision, and welfare of pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils in developing their social and emotional well-being.
• Support children with personal care needs (EYFS)

✅ We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has experience working with primary-aged children.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Works effectively as part of a team and uses initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

💡 What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team of colleagues.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• A school with a strong sense of community and values of Respect, Challenge, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsibility and Compassion.
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• Strong partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the local community.
• An enhanced staff wellbeing programme.
• Professional development that supports the continuous improvement of the quality of education we provide.

School visits are strongly encouraged:

Tuesday 5th May - 3:30pm

Wednesday 6th May - 1:15pm

Thursday 7th May - 11:15am

Please email recruitment@bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk to arrange the day and time above that you wish to visit the school.

Bournville Village Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this. Please be aware that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check and any offer of employment is made conditional of this.

You will also be required to register and pay for the DBS update service and ensure that documentary evidence is produced to ensure annual compliance and updates. You will also be required to provide written consent for the school to access this information at any 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.

Bournville Village Primary School, Linden Road, Birmingham, B30 1JY

Telephone: 0121 675 9098

Learn about us via our website: www.bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk

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 Bournville Village Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 653 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bournville Village Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bournville-village-primary

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