Key Role Information

Salary
£27,254 - £33,699 full time equivalent. Actual salary £20,960.17 - £25,916.81 per annum.
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
14/05/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Birmingham Schools Pay Scale | B9 - B22
Department
Osborne Primary Support
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
45.654
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Osborne Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality support across the curriculum, including leading small group interventions and supporting pupils with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities
  • Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
  • Lead targeted interventions to support pupil progress
  • Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND
  • Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress
  • Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment
  • Liaise effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals where required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience working within a primary school setting
  • Strong understanding of child development and learning strategies
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND (desirable)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, flexible, and positive approach
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Willingness to undertake first aid training

What We Offer

  • A welcoming and supportive school community
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A collaborative and committed staff team
  • A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s lives

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. As this is an internal vacancy, you will only need to complete the mandatory fields on the application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Shifa Kamaly, Office Manager, via email on enquiry@osborne-pri.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 464 3346. 

Osborne Primary School

Shifa Kamaly

enquiry@osborne-pri.bham.sch.uk

Osborne Primary School
Osborne Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 6TY

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf