Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Year 6 – South Birmingham
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a Year 6 class? This friendly one-form-entry primary school in South Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team and provide vital classroom support in preparation for SATs and the transition to secondary school.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with the class teacher to ensure every child feels supported, confident, and ready to succeed. You’ll provide small group and 1-2-1 support, assist with classroom management, and help to deliver engaging lessons that inspire a love of learning.

Job Role:
• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support to pupils, particularly in English and Maths.
• Assisting with classroom organisation and behaviour management.
• Helping pupils prepare for SATs and supporting their emotional well-being.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Contributing to the school’s warm and supportive learning environment.

Requirements:
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in Upper Key Stage 2.
• A patient, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).

In return, you will be joining a warm and supportive school community with excellent leadership, happy pupils, and a strong focus on professional development.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.