Teaching Assistant (Reception – Year 2) – September 2026
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Actual Salary: £24,201 - £27,305 per annum, dependent on experience, skills and qualifications
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid break.
Working Weeks: 41 weeks of the year (term time plus an additional 6 weeks supporting holiday club).
The Role
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and confident Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children aged 4-7 years and an ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of EYFS and Key Stage 1. Suitable candidates will ideally possess a relevant childcare qualification (minimum level 3) and valid Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake this training).
With a positive and flexible disposition and nurturing approach to supporting children’s learning across the curriculum, the successful candidate will be child focused with a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. Previous experience of running small intervention groups and providing support to children with SEND or EAL would be beneficial.
Safeguarding knowledge, the ability to communicate effectively with both children and colleagues and work under instruction as well as independently is essential and will be assessed during interview.
The key responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- Working closely and under the direction of the Class Teacher, to support with the delivery of high-quality teaching and enrichment.
- Supervising children at various times throughout the day including break and lunch duties.
- Working with small groups and individual children as directed by the Class Teacher.
- Supporting pupils during co-curricular activities and accompanying on school trips, including residential visits if required.
- Supporting in the provision of wrap around care supporting breakfast club, afterschool care and holiday club provisions as directed.
The Person
The key skills and qualities of a Teaching Assistant are:
Essential:
- A genuine passion and relevant experience for working with children
- An Early Years qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
- GCSE or equivalent English and Mathematics Grade C or above
- Experience of working with children in the 4-7 age range (this may include volunteering)
- Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 Curriculum
- A positive, flexible and supportive team member
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with pupils, parents and colleagues
- A willingness to support and engage in the whole life of the School
- A good knowledge of child development and learning processes including barriers to learning.
- Knowledge of the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Safeguarding & Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and inclusion.
- Good ICT skills
- Hold a valid paediatric first aid qualification, or be willing to undertake training
Desirable:
- Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions, and personalised learning.
- Experience of tracking and monitoring children’s progress.
- A Teaching Assistant qualification
Staff benefits include:
- Salary sacrifice group pension scheme
- Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
- Free parking
- 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Gym Schemes available
- Long service recognition
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other wellbeing initiatives including counselling services and on-site Mental Health Champions
- Professional development opportunities with supportive CPD policy
- Free lunch options for staff
Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 (10:00am)
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children.
These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends. Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check. In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.
In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
