Teaching Assistant - Stirchley Primary

Stirchley Primary School is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in our friendly and welcoming school.

The position involves supporting our breakfast club in the morning starting at 7.30am, lunchtime duties, and classroom cover until 2.30pm.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work across all three Key Stages if needed:
Foundation, KS1, and KS2.

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with children, staff, and parents. A qualification to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and a good standard of education are required. Staff are expected to work their hours on INSET days; holidays during term time are not permitted.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barring List Check. Applicants barred from working with children are breaking the law if they apply.

If interested, please contact the school administration team at: . We strongly encourage an informal visit. Alternatively, applications can be submitted via the documentation on our website  or emailed to:  Please ensure application forms are signed if sent via email.

If an email address is provided, correspondence will be sent via email. Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. Short-listed candidates will be notified via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folders for correspondence.

An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. This search is not part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns arising from this search at the interview.

Hours:

31 hours per week, Term Time only.

Grade:
Grade 2, Points 3-8 (£24,027 - £25,992 per annum) – Actual Salary: £17,918 - £19,383 per annum.

Location:

Stirchley Primary School, Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2JL
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Closing Date:
Monday 30th June 2025.

Visit Date:
Monday 23rd June 2025 at 11am and 4pm (please contact the school to arrange).

Interview Date:
Friday 4th July 2025.