Teaching Assistant Level 3; Early Years - Barr View Primary Academy

Every child deserves someone who believes in them.

At Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy, we believe exceptional adults change children's lives every single day.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, while working alongside talented colleagues in a welcoming and ambitious school community. For the 26-27 Academic year we are looking for a TA with a passion for Early Years but the potential to be deployed in other year groups, if needed.

Whether you're delivering targeted interventions, supporting whole-class learning, providing 1:1 SEND support or helping a child achieve something they never thought possible, you'll play an important role in shaping bright futures.

At Barr View you'll find:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A supportive, friendly and collaborative staff team
• Leaders who genuinely value wellbeing and professional development
• A school that strives for excellence whilst keeping children at the heart of every decision
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career

No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly why we love what we do.

Working closely with teachers and leaders, you will:

• Support high-quality teaching and learning in Early Years and across the school
• Deliver small group and individual interventions
• Promote children's independence, confidence and wellbeing
• Help create an engaging, stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs where appropriate
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

• Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations for every child
• Has experience working successfully within a Nursery setting (or equivalent setting)
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is organised, flexible and proactive
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child achieves their potential
• Has a positive attitude, a sense of humour and enjoys being part of a team

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Friendly and experienced colleagues
• High-quality professional development
• Opportunities to develop and progress your career
• A caring leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Hours:32.5 hours per week - Term Time Only

Grade:Grade B SCP 12 - 23 - £28,598 - £34,434 (Actual salary £21,805 - £26,619 p.a.)

Location:Barr View Primary Academy, Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NT

Closing Date
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Monday 6 July 2026 (MIDDAY)

Interviews:Tuesday 13 July 2026

Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 (Subject to clearances)