Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Grade A or B

Rednal Hill Junior School

Grade: Grade A, SCP 3 - 8 (£25,614 - £27,709 Annually (FTE) pro rata

Grade B, SCP 9 - 22 (£28,153 - £34,811 Annually (FTE) pro rata

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (TTO)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Start Date: ASAP

Join Our Team at Rednal Hill Junior School

Are you passionate about helping children thrive, achieve and believe in themselves? Do you want to work in a vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking school where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?

At Rednal Hill Junior School
, we believe that every child deserves the very best education and the chance to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are a welcoming, ambitious and inclusive school with a strong sense of community, where children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside skilled and supportive colleagues who are committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for all pupils.

Our school is a place where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated and high expectations help every child achieve their potential. We are proud of our warm and nurturing environment, our excellent relationships with families and our commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers and other staff to ensure that all children are engaged, supported and challenged to achieve their best.

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning and accelerate progress.
• Provide targeted support for children with additional needs, including SEND pupils.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote children's independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of learning resources.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Supervise pupils during break times, lunchtimes and educational visits as required.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
• Support the school's values, policies and wider enrichment activities.

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is nurturing, patient and adaptable.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and attendance.
• Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At Rednal Hill Junior School, we are committed to creating an environment where both children and staff can flourish. We offer:

• Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking pupils.
• A welcoming and supportive team of colleagues.
• Strong leadership and a clear vision for excellence.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive and inclusive school culture where staff wellbeing matters.
• Engaged and supportive parents and carers.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.

Rednal Hill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: 18th September 2026