Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Full Time, Long Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Primary School

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team at the start of the new academic year in September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The school prides itself on providing a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff are committed to delivering high-quality education while nurturing the personal, social and emotional development of every child.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences and help pupils make excellent progress.

The successful applicant will:

• Be competent in supporting the delivery of the EYFS and/or National Curriculum.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Offer drive, kindness, enthusiasm, imagination and commitment.
• Establish a caring and inclusive learning environment with a focus on developing the whole child.
• Be passionate about achievement for every child and committed to ongoing professional learning.
• Have knowledge and experience of supporting the delivery of Read Write Inc.
• Support individual pupils and small groups to achieve their learning objectives.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting children across the primary age range.
• Knowledge of EYFS and/or the National Curriculum.
• An understanding of Read Write Inc.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to school life.

What We Offer

• A caring ethos where everyone is valued, supported and developed.
• A happy, vibrant learning and working environment.
• Well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
• Highly effective, hardworking and dedicated staff.
• Supportive governors and parents.
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A welcoming and collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive Birmingham primary school, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this September 2026 start.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.