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. 

Safeguarding Statement

At Billesley Primary School, the safety and well-being of our children are at the heart of everything we do. Every child, regardless of age, gender, culture, community, race, or religion, has the right to be protected from harm and to learn in a safe, nurturing environment. We demonstrate our commitment to our children in all aspects of school life and hold all stakeholders accountable for the very highest standards of safeguarding.

Our Core Principles

A Culture of Vigilance: all staff and volunteers are trained to identify signs of abuse or maltreatment and operate from an ‘it could happen here’ mindset.

Child-Centred Approach: pupil leadership guides our actions and ensures pupil voice is central to decision-making.

Partnership: we work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide the very best for our children.

Our Procedures

Robust Recruitment: rigorous safety vetting checks, including ID, DBS, Barred Lists, Right to Work, references and more, for all adults coming on site.

Statutory Compliance: full adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children, including weekly staff safeguarding training.

Clear Reporting: a streamlined internal system (MyConcern) for reporting and tracking concerns with ‘real-time monitoring and response.

Curriculum Integration: teaching children how to stay safe through, for example, PSHE lessons, P4C lessons, online safety, healthy relationships, Rights of the Child assemblies, pupil voice meetings, award assemblies, current affairs discussions, open door policies and daily access to our pastoral and senior leadership teams.