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Primary Teaching Assistant – Handsworth

  • SectorPrimary
  • LocationBirmingham
  • Contract TypePrimary
  • SalaryUp to £140 / daily
  • Date Posted11 July 2025
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Job Description

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Birmingham
  • August 10, 2025

Primary Teaching Assistant – Handsworth

Inspiring young minds and supporting early learning – become a Teaching Assistant in Birmingham!

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Primary Teaching Assistant to work across a range of supportive and welcoming schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and make a real difference in pupils’ education.

What we’re after :

  • Excellent planning & communication
  • Level 2 qualification or above in Education or Childcare
  • Passion for education
  • Enhanced DBS required
  • References to cover the last 2 years (minimum of 2)

The right candidates will need to demonstrate a clear passion for teaching. You will need to have good punctuality and good personal organisational skills.

Key responsibilities :

  • Creating a safe and stimulating environment while providing targeted support
  • Encouraging social, emotional, and cognitive growth
  • Assist with classroom activities
  • Assisting with behaviour management and supervising children during activities

As recognition for your dedication, we provide :

  • Competitive rates for D2D and long term
  • One to one support from a personal consultant
  • ‘Recommend a friend’ referral scheme
  • First For Education are proud holders of the APSCO audited accreditation which means our recruitment practices are of the highest standard
  • Excellent relationships with schools in the area

To apply :

Please click ‘apply’ and attach your most recent CV.

For more information visit our website, or feel free to contact directly via telephone at 0121 285 4840 or email Jamie on Jamie.Bedford@Firstforeducation.co.uk

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First for Education is proud to be part of the Operam Education Group

As part of our network, you will have access to a variety of roles across schools and specialist settings.

If this role doesn’t feel like the right fit, no problem — we work with a variety of schools and likely have other opportunities that match your skills and interests. Get in touch and let us know what you’re looking for.

If this position isn’t quite right for you, we’d still love to help. We have a broad range of roles available and can work with you to find one that better suits your experience and goals.

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