At Stanville Primary School, children are at the heart of everything we do, and every decision we make is guided by our unwavering commitment to providing the very best for each and every pupil.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning, wellbeing, and social experiences.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Provide high-quality support for teaching, learning, and pupil wellbeing across the school
- Work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their full potential
- Support children with a range of needs, including pupils with SEND, through inclusive and nurturing approaches
- Help create a calm, positive, and engaging learning environment where all children feel safe, valued, and supported
- Deliver engaging and purposeful play opportunities that encourage creativity, independence, cooperation, and enjoyment during lunchtimes and outdoor play sessions
- Promote positive behaviour, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing through play and structured support
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
- Contribute to the wider life of the school and support our values-driven ethos
- Support the school’s commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil development
What We Offer:
- Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and take pride in their school
- A supportive, committed, and caring staff team who work collaboratively
- A diverse and multicultural urban school with 222 pupils
- A strong, dedicated, and effective Governing Body
- A values-driven environment where relationships, wellbeing, and belonging matter
- A school community committed to a “curriculum for life,” ensuring every child discovers their strengths, finds their ‘thing,’ and truly flourishes
- Opportunities for professional development and training
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
- Has a clear and proven commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Has experience of working with primary-aged children, ideally within a school setting
- Is caring, patient, flexible, and enthusiastic
- Can build positive relationships with children and adults alike
- Has high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion
- Can work effectively as part of a collaborative and dedicated team
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
Above all, we are seeking someone who is passionate about helping children thrive both academically and socially and who will contribute positively to our warm and inclusive school community.
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.
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.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Hours:
25 hrs per week, Term Time Plus 5 Days
Grade:
Grade B, Points 12-23, £29,542 - £35,570 (Actual Salary £17,769 - £21,890 p.a.)
Location:
Stanville Primary, Stanville Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3YN
Closing Date:
Tuesday 24th November 2026 @2pm
Interviews:
Thursday 3rd December 2026
Start date:
Monday 4th January 2027 (Subject to Clearances)
Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Stanville Primary School.
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