Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Brookvale Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7YB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 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: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,153 - £34,811 FTE, actual salary £21,651 - £26,772 per annum

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 job summary

Brookvale Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and nurturing Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dedicated team. We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who has a good knowledge and understanding of working within a Reception class and is passionate about supporting young children to develop, learn and thrive. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to provide high-quality support for our pupils, helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment. You will have a caring approach, be able to build positive relationships with children and be committed to supporting their individual needs and development. Experience of delivering Little Wandle is desirable, although not essential, as training will be provided.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has a Level 3 qualification relevant to working with children.

Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a Reception or Early Years setting.

Has a good understanding of the learning and development needs of young children.

Is enthusiastic, caring, nurturing and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

Can build positive and trusting relationships with children, colleagues and families.

Is able to work effectively as part of a team and support the class teacher.

Has a positive and flexible approach and is willing to learn and develop their practice.

Has experience of Little Wandle, or is keen to undertake training to develop their knowledge.

We offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.

A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.

To apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Emily Johnston, Deputy Headteacher, via e.johnston@brkvale.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 356 9973. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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

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 Brookvale Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brookvale Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookvale-primary-school-b23-7yb

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