Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Jobtrain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbank - Starbank Road (Primary) site in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and to supporting and developing their learning, helping create an outstanding learning environment.

The role requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C, experience of working with children in a primary setting, and SEND involvement.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C.
• Experience of working with children in a primary school or other setting.
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Skills

GCSEs English/Maths

Experience with children

SEND experience

Relationship building

Teamwork

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Starbank

Starbank school in Birmingham is a large all through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 years old. We have over 2,000 pupils and are based across three sites in close proximity to each other. We joined Star Academies in 2020 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 9-4/A*- C.
• Experience of working with children in a primary school or other setting.
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or
  Disabilities (SEND).
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents
  and staff.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

This vacancy is for the Starbank - Starbank Road (Primary) site.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 09 October 2026 at midnight.

Interview Date: Week commencing 12 October 2026

Proposed Start Date: 01 November 2026

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.