Permanent Qualified Teaching Assistant

 (start date tbc)

 Grade B (SCP 12 -22) £28,598 - £33.699

Note: The salary is subject to Job Evaluation process with BCC

 (salary will be pro-rata based on working 32.5 hours per week & term time only)  

We are seeking a caring, passionate and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our successful, supportive and welcoming team.

Our Early Years classes are nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating, where every child is supported to thrive as a unique learner. Working alongside our experienced staff team and dedicated EYFS Lead, you will help provide our children with the very best start to their educational journey through a whole‑child approach that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and well‑being.

Experience and skills

• Experience of planning, leading and participating in activities to support the learning needs of children in the EYFS, either in groups or 1-1
• Create an engaging, safe, and stimulating environment for learning through play, where all feel they belong.
• Highly effective communication and listening skills

Knowledge

• A good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Good knowledge of early childhood development
• Knowledge of current good practice for children aged 3 - 7

Personal attributes

• You prioritise excellent relationships with all.
• You are determined to provide a positive, proactive, and nurturing approach.
• Wholehearted commitment to the life of a vibrant school community

Closing Date: Monday 2^nd March 2026 9.00 am prompt.  Application forms, person specification attached to the email sent with the advert. 

Completed applications should be returned to r.kaur@anderton.bham.sch.uk. 

Interviews: Thursday 12^th March

A start date in the role will be confirmed due to successful completion of new starter checks, DBS Application, Pre-medical, Employment References and any due-diligence checks.  

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

Please note: Birmingham City Council are currently reviewing all Job Descriptions and Person Specification.  The JD provided is currently in draft, however, the fundamental key responsibilities of this role still apply.

All staff at BCC understand and are committed to Equal Opportunities employment and service delivery

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we take positive action to ensure people living with a disability or a long-term health condition feel supported, engaged, and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. People with a disability telling us on their application form they wish to participate in the scheme and who can then demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role will be shortlisted and offered an interview.

Safeguarding

Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk, whatever the role of the individual, or Birmingham City Council service or Directorates they work in. Birmingham City Council will work with the appropriate statutory bodies when an investigation into child abuse or a safeguarding adult’s investigation is necessary. The Council is committed to safe recruitment practices and recognises that this fits into an overall corporate approach to safeguarding across a range of functions that need to operate together in order to be effective. This applies to employees, volunteers, work placements, elected members, licencing, school transport arrangements and any other regulated positions. The Council’s safe recruitment process includes pre-employment vetting which involves establishing full employment histories; proof of identity; satisfactory references; health assessment; checks of qualifications; asylum and immigration checks; and criminal record checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council’s website will contain links to the current versions of safer recruitment policies that are in force. In line with this, everyone has an overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children/young people and adults in the area. -Work in a way that prevents and protects service users from abuse; -To be aware of the signs of abuse or neglect; -Recognise the signs of abuse and neglect; and -Record and report any concerns or incidents. Record and report any concerns or incidents.

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