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Position: Year 3 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: 2-Form Primary School, Sparkhill, Birmingham
Start Date: January 2025
End Date: October 2025
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children in KS2, particularly those with SEND? TeacherActive is recruiting for a dedicated and proactive Year 3 Teaching Assistant for a maternity cover position at a vibrant, two-form entry primary school in Sparkhill, Birmingham.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated school community as a Teaching Assistant for Year 3. You will be employed by TeacherActive, a leading supply teaching agency, and placed at this school for the duration of the contract. The role offers valuable experience in a supportive environment and the chance to make a meaningful difference in young pupils’ lives. Ideal candidates will also be open to working in other schools across Birmingham once this contract ends.

Key Responsibilities:

Work alongside the classroom teacher to support Year 3 pupils in a KS2 environment.
Assist with lesson preparation, classroom management, and provide one-to-one or small group support as needed.
Provide tailored support to SEND pupils, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
Foster a positive and supportive atmosphere that encourages children’s personal, social, and academic development.

Ideal Candidate:

Experience: Prior experience as a KS2 Teaching Assistant with a proven record of working with SEND pupils.
Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (UK Qualification) or Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare (UK Qualification).
Availability: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Compliance: Willing to undergo a criminal conviction check (DBS) or hold an existing, valid DBS. Able to provide two references upon request.
If you’re passionate about supporting children’s education and are ready to step into a fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services