Teaching Assistant Level 2

Harborne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9LU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 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: £24,796.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Grade A3 - A11

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

Harborne Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school operating across two sites - Station Road and Court Oak Road - and serving 808 wonderful pupils. We are in an exciting transitional period as we continue to strengthen our vision, provision and leadership structures. We are now seeking an exceptional Level 2 Teaching Assistant who brings passion, commitment and a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.

We are also delighted to share that Harborne Primary School will be joining The Elliot Foundation in the academic year 2026-2027. Becoming part of this respected and collaborative trust will further enhance our capacity for rapid school improvement and academic excellence. We look forward to the benefits of high‑quality professional networks, robust leadership development and enhanced support that will help us continue to secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ learning and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and promote progress
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, delivery and classroom organisation
• Encourage pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
• Help maintain a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils with additional needs, following individual education or support plans where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience working with children in a school or educational setting
• Is patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Demonstrates good communication skills and a flexible, team‑focused approach
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Can Offer You

At Harborne Primary School, you will join a warm, friendly and dedicated staff team united by a shared commitment to giving every child an exceptional educational experience. We offer:

• A positive, child‑centred ethos where pupils are respected, celebrated and encouraged to excel
• High‑quality CPD and leadership pathways that support both current ambitions and future career development
• Collaborative planning structures and strong professional dialogue across year groups and phases
• A values‑driven community where wellbeing, teamwork and professional trust are central to our culture
• Opportunities to contribute to whole‑school development during an exciting period of growth and transition

Safeguarding Statement

Harborne 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. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.

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 Harborne Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 836 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harborne Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harborne-primary-school

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