Salary: £26,409 - £32,654 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full time Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2025 An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' school, this is a rare opportunity to work for Percy Shurmer Academy as a teaching assistant from September 2025 on a permanent basis. Your new school Percy Shurmer Academy is a large two-form entry primary academy who currently have 450 pupils aged from 3 to 11 which also include 39 children in the Nursery and 22 deaf pupils in our Deaf Learning Base (DLB). The school is led by an ambitious and dedicated Principle, Mrs Sharon Burke who has been with the school since 2015. She has established a strong and personable team and in 2023 were graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted who recognised ''parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education their children receive.'' They are now looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team. Your new role Percy Shurmer Academy is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country, allowing you access to the best training, we will provide hands-on training to ensure your career in education gets off to the best possible start and support you with higher level teaching-assistant programmes to increase your role and responsibilities should you wish. The school is committed to ensure that all children achieve their very best academically but also have access to wide-ranging opportunities that encourage aspiration. We have camping trips, visits to the seaside, curriculum days, outdoor learning and much more. We are looking for a teaching assistant to work in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. The role provides support to students so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. This role is vital in supporting our students and helping them achieve their potential. What you'll need to succeed You will have a L3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent or willingness to work towards this qualification with an understanding of a range of pupil's learning needs. You will have patience in interactions with a variety of students and situations, with a calm demeanour and have empathy to understand the needs and challenges of students and be able to relate to them on a personal level. You will also be somebody who can engage and enthuse students to want to learn. We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP. Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact us. We offer you: Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.. Location : Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9ED