Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Early Years) Required: As soon as possible Permanent Hours: 32.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday, Term time only Salary: Grade 3 (points 9 - 22) FTE £28,153 - £34,811. Actual salary £22,162 - £27,404. Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement Success through Endeavour Ambition through Challenge Strength through Diversity We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and ambitious Early Years team. Working within our inspiring provision, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning and development through high-quality interactions, purposeful play and carefully planned experiences. You will help create an environment where children feel safe, valued, and confident to explore, question, investigate and learn. The successful candidate will understand the importance of developing children's communication and language skills, supporting rich conversations, extending vocabulary and fostering a love of learning. They will be passionate about encouraging curiosity, independence, creativity and problem-solving, recognising that every interaction is an opportunity to help children flourish. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside skilled practitioners in a nurturing and ambitious setting where children are encouraged to become confident communicators, resilient learners, and enthusiastic explorers of the world around them. The Oaklands Primary School is a 2-form entry Primary school in Acock’s Green Birmingham. Our Ofsted report (March 2025) has identified many positives within our school including the school being “highly ambitious for all pupils to learn, experience, achieve and flourish”. The school provides an “exceptional education experience for all”, with an “aspirational curriculum” which is “meticulously planned and sequenced” and has “high expectations embedded across the curriculum”. As part of the Summit Learning Trust, you will have bespoke professional development opportunities and the chance to develop and further your career. You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across schools, sharing resources and good practice. If you would like to be part of our journey to excellence, we would love to hear from you. We embrace and celebrate the diverse communities that make The Oaklands ‘who we are’. We believe that every child has the right to the highest possible standards in their education so that they are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in life. We are ambitious and aspirational for all our pupils and set high targets. We aim high because we know with the right opportunities, our pupils can do it. We take great pride in developing a caring, creative and safe environment for our pupils and we are passionate about providing a rich and varied curriculum that inspires curiosity and enquiry. Join us and you will be part of a fantastic team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things. With a level 3 TA qualification as well as GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/5 or above/equivalent, you will have a real passion for supporting pupils with particular needs, as well as a desire to develop a pro-active and supportive culture throughout school. Are you our newest recruit? Are you ready to really make a difference and join us on our journey? For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents. Informal conversations are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0121 706 2168 . Why Join Summit Learning Trust? A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment. Commitment to your professional development with high-quality CPD opportunities and career progression. Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits. The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people. The closing date is Friday 9th October 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.