Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Early Years) at The Oaklands Primary School in Birmingham

About this Role

Level 3 Teaching Assistant(Early Years)

Required: As soon aspossible

Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours a week,Monday - Friday, Term time only

Salary: Grade 3 (points 9- 22) FTE £28,153 - £34,811. Actual salary £22,162 - £27,404.

Summit Learning TrustMission Statement

Successthrough Endeavour

Ambitionthrough Challenge

Strengththrough Diversity

We are seeking adedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join ourvibrant and ambitious Early Years team. Working within our inspiring provision,you will play a key role in supporting children's learning and development throughhigh-quality interactions, purposeful play and carefully planned experiences.You will help create an environment where children feel safe, valued, andconfident to explore, question, investigate and learn.

The successfulcandidate will understand the importance of developing children's communicationand language skills, supporting rich conversations, extending vocabulary andfostering a love of learning. They will be passionate about encouragingcuriosity, independence, creativity and problem-solving, recognising that everyinteraction is an opportunity to help children flourish.

This is an excitingopportunity to work alongside skilled practitioners in a nurturing andambitious setting where children are encouraged to become confidentcommunicators, resilient learners, and enthusiastic explorers of the worldaround them.

The Oaklands Primary School is a 2-form entryPrimary school in Acock's Green Birmingham. Our Ofsted report (March 2025) hasidentified many positives within our school including the school being "highlyambitious for all pupils to learn, experience, achieve and flourish". Theschool provides an "exceptional education experience for all", with an"aspirational curriculum" which is "meticulously planned and sequenced" and has"high expectations embedded across the curriculum".

As part of the Summit Learning Trust, you will havebespoke professional development opportunities and the chance to develop andfurther your career. You will also have the opportunity to work with colleaguesfrom across schools, sharing resources and good practice.

We embrace and celebrate the diverse communitiesthat make The Oaklands 'who we are'. We believe that every child has the rightto the highest possible standards in their education so that they are equippedwith the skills they need to succeed in life. We are ambitious and aspirationalfor all our pupils and set high targets. We aim high because we know with theright opportunities, our pupils can do it.

We take great pride in developing a caring,creative and safe environment for our pupils and we are passionate aboutproviding a rich and varied curriculum that inspires curiosity and enquiry.

Join us and you will be part of afantastic team. We believe in workingcollaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve greatthings.

With a level 3 TA qualification aswell as GCSE's (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/5 orabove/equivalent, you will have a real passion for supporting pupils withparticular needs, as well as a desire to developa pro-active and supportive culture throughout school.

Are you ournewest recruit? Are you ready to really make adifference and join us on our journey?

Fora full description of the role and person specification, please see theaccompanying documents.

Informal conversations are welcomed. Please contact the school officeon 0121 706 2168.

Why JoinSummit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high-quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

The closing date is Friday 9th October 2026 andit is anticipated that interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates ofall backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud bean equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace whereeveryone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check,including a Children's Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection andSafeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [email protected].

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