Stirchley Primary School is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, hardworking, enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in our friendly and welcoming school. The position includes lunchtime duties as well as classroom cover until 3.15pm.
The successful candidates should be prepared to work throughout all three Key Stages if the need arises, Foundation, KS1 & KS2.
You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, staff, and parents. Applicants should be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, be willing to be first aid trained and have a good standard of education. Staff will be expected to work their hours on INSET days and holidays are not allowed during term time.
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
Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Home | Stirchley Primary School
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.
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
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.
To arrange a school visit email enquiry@stirchly.bham.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Hours: 24 hrs per week, Term Time only - Monday - Thursday
Grade: Grade B, SCP 12 (£28,598 p.a.) Actual Pay Range Salary £16,102 - £16,477 per annum
Location: Stirchley Primary School, Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2JL
Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 @ 9:00am
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
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