Teaching Asisstant Reception

Teaching Assistant (Reception) Salary: £27254 - £33699 Required from 01.09.26 or sooner ST MARY’S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, LODGE HILL ROAD, SELLY OAK, B29 6NU TEL: 0121 675 1729 EMAIL: enquiry@stmryb29.bham.sch.uk https://www.stmarys-sellyoak.co.uk/ St Mary’s CE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our Reception or KS1 classes and join our supportive and collaborative Lower School Teaching team. . Visits to the school are strongly recommended . Planned tour date: 29.06.26 @ 14.30pm (If you are unable to make one of the times listed, please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time. ) St Mary's provides a warm and friendly working environment where staff can flourish and all are committed to 'bringing out the best' in our pupils and each other. We invite you to join our successful Teaching Assistant team who are supported by our ambitious and understanding Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors. This role provides the opportunity to teach and support children who enjoy learning as well as to lead keep up interventions within the year group. We are looking for a teaching assistant who is: Creative and enthusiastic. Able to bring out the best in children and make learning fun. Able to inspire others. Able to demonstrate that they understand how to support learning in both directed teaching time and in the continuous provision. Able to engage in pupils’ play, closing gaps and moving learning on. Able to meet the differing needs of children so that they reach their full potential. Committed to working closely with the school community. Keen to become part of our successful team. Able to foster and develop a caring ethos, in support of our school’s Christian vision and values. Our Vision: Our school is committed to bringing out the best in each other so that every member of the school community can know 'life in all its fullness'. (John 10:10) We can offer the successful candidate: The opportunity to work with fantastic children who love coming to school. The opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic teachers, supported by an ambitious and approachable Senior Leadership Team. An SLT who are committed to ensuring that teaching responsibilities are manageable and well supported, enabling staff to focus on teaching and improving outcomes for pupils. Leaders who prioritise staff wellbeing A highly dedicated, friendly and supportive staff where Senior Leaders understand and appreciate colleagues. A pro-active, welcoming and supportive community. A commitment to high quality professional development in a highly successful school. So why work at St Mary’s? A genuinely supportive and friendly staff team Engaged pupils who love learning Strong commitment to professional development and career progression Leaders who value staff wellbeing We look forward to welcoming you to our school. This post is covered