About this role
With three classes per year group, we benefit from strong collaborative practices, rich professional development opportunities and a supportive, dedicated staff team. We are committed to ensuring that inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team of support staff from September 2026. This is a fixed term contract until the end of the summer term 2027 in the first instance.
We can offer you:
A successful school committed to improving outcomes for all children
Happy, hard-working and well-behaved children
A cohesive and flexible staff team
Supportive parents and Governing body
Resources to ensure your effectiveness and success
A commitment to your professional development
You will need to have:
NVQ level 3
a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Teaching Assistant
Good oral, written and numeracy skills
High expectations of all children
The ability to enthuse and inspire children
A commitment to improving outcomes for all children
Knowledge about how children learn and progress
The ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to go the extra mile
We will shortlist on Friday 12th June at 12pm and send invites out Monday 15th June.
Recruitment will have two parts.
Tests (include a Maths and English test) Friday 19th June
Interview Tuesday 23rd June
If you have drive, enthusiasm and commitment and would like to join our team, please contact the school for an application pack. Informal visits to school are welcomed.
Contact Claire Johnson to arrange on 0121 464 2551 or email [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 12th June at 12pm
Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants.