Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Osborne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6TY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 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

Osborne Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing, helping every child to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other colleagues to provide high-quality support in the classroom, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where all children feel valued and encouraged to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and learning activities.

Work with individuals and small groups of pupils to reinforce learning and develop key skills.

Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, adapting activities where appropriate.

Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and social skills.

Assist with the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.

Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to teachers to support their development.

Help maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Support pupils' personal care needs, including intimate care, in line with school policies and procedures.

Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.

Has experience supporting children in a primary school or similar educational setting.

Has a positive, patient and nurturing approach and a genuine passion for helping children learn.

Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Demonstrates initiative and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Has good communication and organisational skills.

Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting the welfare of all children.

Is willing to undertake First Aid and intimate care training as required for the role.

We offer

A supportive and enthusiastic team.

A school community committed to the wellbeing and enjoyment of its pupils.

A busy and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.

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

Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and include a supporting statement outlining what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Shifa Kamaly, Office Manager, by email at enquiry@osborne-pri.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 464 3346. 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.

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 Osborne Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Osborne Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/osborne-primary-school

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