Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école spéciale recherche un assistant d'enseignement de niveau supérieur pour diriger des interventions visant à soutenir le développement personnel et l'inclusion des élèves. Le poste offre l'opportunité de faire une différence dans la vie des jeunes, en travaillant avec des enfants ayant des besoins éducatifs spéciaux. Les candidats doivent avoir de l'expérience dans un cadre scolaire spécial et des compétences en communication.

Benefits

Formation en interne

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Bien-être du personnel valorisé

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail directe avec des enfants dans un cadre scolaire spécial.
• Capacité à assumer des responsabilités supplémentaires et à diriger des sessions.
• Compétences en communication et en tenue de dossiers.

Responsibilities

• Diriger des interventions pour soutenir le développement personnel des élèves.
• Travailler avec des élèves ayant des besoins en interaction sociale et en régulation émotionnelle.
• Collaborer avec d'autres professionnels pour assurer le bien-être des élèves.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Social and communication interventions

Job description

The role will initially be based at Mayfield’s Wheeler Street Site.

Hours of Work:

Negotiable – Monday to Thursday 8.40-15.40 (25 hours) OR Monday to Friday 8.40-15.40 (32.5 hours).

Contract Type:

Permanent, term time only.

Salary:

Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476 FTE (25 hours = £19,981.74 - £24,239.66 or 32.5 hours = £25,976.26 - £31,511.57) and SEN allowance £1,668.70 pro rata.

Start Date:

Monday 1^st September 2025.

Enhanced DBS Check Required:

Yes (adult and child).

About Mayfield School:

Mayfield School is a special school for 310 pupils aged between 2 and 19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities including autism. It is a Unicef Rights Respecting School on a journey to achieve gold status.

School Sites:

The school is split across two sites - Wheeler Street in Lozells and Heathfield Road in Handsworth. Successful applicants may work at either site depending on the needs.

Role Overview:

We are seeking experienced and qualified higher level teaching assistants to lead interventions supporting pupils' personal development, behaviour, and inclusion. This role is initially based at Wheeler Street, focusing on pupil interventions. It offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working directly with children or young people in a special school setting.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities, lead sessions, and work collaboratively.
• Skills in communication, record keeping, and evidencing impact.
• Experience with social and communication interventions, Makaton, communicate in print, and widget symbols is advantageous.

Additional Information:

Mayfield values staff wellbeing, provides in-house training, and offers professional development opportunities. The role involves working with pupils with social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation needs, requiring clear boundaries and consistent support.

Application Details:

Applicants should read the person specification carefully. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful candidates will undergo necessary checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, and other pre-employment requirements.

For policies on Safeguarding and Child Protection and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, please visit our website.

Fluency in English is essential, and the role is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide on GOV.UK.