Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to support young people with complex learning needs? Do you want to work in a specialist setting where your support has a real impact every day? This fantastic special school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 pupils with complex needs in a nurturing and well-resourced environment.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, TAs, LSAs, and support staff to provide high-quality support for pupils with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism, severe learning difficulties and communication impairments. This Teaching Assistant role will involve both 1-2-1 and small group support, helping students engage with learning, develop independence and build confidence in a structured setting. A successful Teaching Assistant will be patient, proactive and confident supporting pupils with additional needs.
This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone with experience in a special school or for a Teaching Assistant looking to develop their skills in supporting complex needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both the academic and social development of pupils in Key Stage 3, many that are working at a primary level.
Job Role:
Working as a Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 pupils with complex needs
Providing 1-2-1 support as a Teaching Assistant for students requiring additional help
Supporting in a small group and whole class basis
Assisting the class teacher in delivering personalised lessons
Supporting communication, independence and life skills as a Teaching Assistant
Assisting with personal care where required as a Teaching Assistant
Promoting positive behaviour and engagement as a role model
Working collaboratively with teachers and specialist staff as a Teaching AssistantIn Return You Will:
Work as part of an outstanding team in a supportive and well-resourced special school
Be part of a dedicated team in your role as a Teaching Assistant
Gain valuable experience as a Teaching Assistant supporting complex needs
Receive ongoing training and development
Work in a rewarding Teaching Assistant role where you can make a real differenceIf you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days
Salary description
£98.00 - £115.00 per day