Higher Level Teaching Assistant - The Meadows School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will plan and deliver lessons for students across key stages 3-5 while fostering relationships with staff, students, and parents. Applicants must have a Level 4 qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths at minimum grade C/4. This challenging yet rewarding role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary including SEN allowance

Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Excellent professional development opportunities

Mental health support services

A supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about working and supporting children.
• High expectations of pupils’ learning outcomes.
• Commitment to the school’s ethos and aims.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across key stages 3 - 5.
• Develop relationships with staff, students, and parents.
• Utilise a range of engagement strategies.

Skills

Enthusiastic about working with children with SEND

Passionate about supporting children

Team player

Flexible and open to new ideas

Education

Level 4 qualified higher level teaching assistant

English & Maths GCSE minimum grade C/4

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will have a number of responsibilities including planning and delivering lessons across key stages 3 - 5. Relationships with staff, students and parents are important and the successful applicant will need to utilise a range of engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• An enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND
• Has a passion for working and supporting children
• Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes
• Is flexible and open to new ideas
• Is a team player
• Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
• Be a Level 4 qualified higher level teaching assistant
• Have English & Maths GCSE minimum grade C/4

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive Salary including SEN allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Rewards
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Regular support and supervision
• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)
• A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources

Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to [e-mail].

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e‑mail.

If you are successful in being short‑listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam box as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff/volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website. You can visit our website on: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Hours: 32.5 hours, Term Time plus 1 week

Grade: Grade E, SCP 18-25, £31,537 – £36,363 (Actual Salary £24,824 – £29,483 p.a.) + SEN Allowance

Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU/Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ. This position may be based at either of the sites.

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 09:00am

Shortlisting Date: 9th December 2025

Interview Date: 17th December 2025

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.