Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Birmingham
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge?
***Teaching Assistant
***Long-term contract, September – July 2026
***£90 - £120 per day (dependant on experience)
***’Good’, 2-form entry Primary School in Handsworth, Birmingham
***General Classroom Teaching Assistant to a year 4 class, leading small-group support and interventions
 
The Role
You will play a vital role in supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis, you will help children who need extra support with behaviour, learning and confidence. You will help prepare materials, set up the classroom and support pupils during activities. You will observe pupil development and collaborate with the class teacher to help track progress. You will help manage pupils during group sessions, school trips, and break-times.

The Candidate
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be patient, empathetic and passionate about helping children succeed. You will have strong communication skills, work well in a team and is able to support pupils in small groups and one-to-one. You will have a good understanding of classroom routines and behaviour management. You will have experience working with children, and a relevant qualification.

The School
Located in Handsworth, Birmingham, this primary school is known for its warm, inclusive environment and commitment to academic excellence. With a strong focus on well-being and personal development, the school offers a rich, knowledge-based curriculum alongside diverse co-curricular opportunities. Pupils are supported to thrive both academically and socially, with high expectations and a nurturing approach that prepares them to become confident, respectful, and curious learners. The school has been recognised for its outstanding Early Years provision and continues to build strong partnerships with families and the wider community

If you’re passionate about making a difference and helping pupils thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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.