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Teaching Assistant

Little Sutton Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5NL

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours a week, Monday to Friday (5 x mornings)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: Band B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Little Sutton Primary School is looking for an organised, proactive and supportive individual to take on the role of a Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting teachers in the classroom by: assisting with lesson preparation; providing individualised or small group instruction; and managing student behaviour, while also ensuring a positive and safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. It will be essential to have the ability to multitask in a busy school environment. Key responsibilities will include working with all pupils to access the curriculum. An understanding of processes related to special educational needs; a knowledge of how to support pupils with neurodiversity, would be advantageous.

Excellent communication skills are crucial, as the role will require liaison with various stakeholders, including teachers, parents and external agencies. A commitment to fostering a positive educational experience for all pupils and supporting their individual needs is paramount. We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about working in a collaborative environment and are keen to contribute to our school community.

What the school offers its staff

At Little Sutton, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and dynamic environment for both students and staff. We are committed to the professional development of our team and offer a range of opportunities for training and progression within the field of education. We understand the value of work-life balance and actively promote a culture of well-being among our staff.

Our school family is supportive and dedicated to ensuring that we are ambitious for all of our pupils and every child achieves their full potential. Collaborating with a group of passionate educators, you will be contributing to the development of personalised strategies that benefit students with additional needs. We believe that every member of our staff plays an essential role in shaping the educational experiences of our students, and we welcome applications from candidates who are eager to make a difference in their lives.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Little Sutton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 422 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Sutton Primary School website
• Email address: s.thompson@littlesu.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 4644494
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-sutton-primary-school

Little Sutton Primary School is a two–form entry school in Sutton Coldfield. We have 420 pupils. The school is oversubscribed with waiting lists for all year groups.

At Little Sutton we strive to provide the highest standard of education along with providing the very best of care to all of our pupils.

The most recent Ofsted inspection took place in July 2024; the school retained the outstanding judgement.

We have a very supportive SLT and Governing Body; as a result the staff turnover is extremely low.

Further information about our school can be found at www.littlesu.org

Arranging a visit to Little Sutton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.thompson@littlesu.bham.sch.uk.

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