SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 

Grade 3 P9-22

Salary Range: £21,269.00 - £27,514.00, pro rata

Hours per week: 32.5 hours, term time only (39 weeks)

Contract Type: Permanent

Billesley Primary School, Trittiford Road, Billesley, Birmingham, B13 0ES

Billesley Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled teaching assistant with a passion for working with SEND children to join our team. Experience of supporting children with ASD is preferable, but not essential for the right candidate. We would also welcome applications from graduates and can offer high-quality career development and opportunities. 

In our most recent Ofsted Inspection in May 2019, we were judged Outstanding in all areas and continue to thrive as an organisation.

‘The curriculum provides pupils with rich and meaningful learning experiences.’

‘The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is outstanding’

‘Teaching assistants have a very positive influence on pupils’ learning’.    

 Ofsted 2019

You will:

• Be driven to support children in making the best possible progress
• Have experience of working with children with a range of significant learning needs
• Have a particular passion and relevant experience for supporting children with SEND and ASD
• Understand and demonstrate the highest standards of safeguarding 
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Be able to work as part of a team, as well independently
• Respond positively to feedback and be driven to improve
• Have NVQ Level 3 children or equivalent
• Have and demonstrate excellent communication and literacy skills *

Preferable skills:

• Have experience of working with children who have speech and language needs and qualifications to support specific strategies e.g Makaton, PECs, TEACCH or the willing to learn.
• An understanding of pupils sensory differences and needs
• Experience of helping pupils to understand and regulate their emotional responses to develop a greater sense of self-awareness, independence and resilience.

We can offer:

• Outstanding support and professional development
• Ongoing coaching support
• An experienced, dedicated and friendly staff
• Enthusiastic children with a passion for learning
• Supportive parents and trustees

*This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing date: Friday 24th June 2022, 3.30PM

Interviews: Tuesday 28th June 2022 

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact the school by telephone or e-mail. Informal visits are encouraged – please contact the school for an appointment. 

We are a three form entry school plus a Nursery with just over six hundred children located in Billesley in the South of Birmingham. Our pupils generally live close to the school in the Billesley area, however some children come from further away.

There are currently over 40 different ethnic groups represented in the school. The majority of pupils are either from White British or Pakistani backgrounds and about a half of pupils are learning English as an additional language.

Our building was built in the 1920s and has been kept up to date as a well maintained and calm learning environment, with much recent refurbishment making the school an even more welcoming place to learn and to visit. There are extensive grounds and outdoor facilities to enhance the outdoor and sporting opportunities available.

The school takes pupils from ages three to eleven

Billesley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.