Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensbury School in Birmingham is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a differentiated National Curriculum. The role requires commitment to child-centred learning, the ability to plan and deliver engaging activities, and effective communication with children, staff and parents.

You may be required to work across Queensbury School or New Horizons sites. A DBS check is required and the post is permanent with term-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum activities in a child-centred way.
• Communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
• Work as part of a team to support learning and pupil progress.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Hours of work: 32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: January 2027

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

“These are exciting times at Queensbury School. Caring staff, an ambitious curriculum and new buildings are all driving improvements for pupils. Leaders aim to help pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’. Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making this vision a reality” Ofsted May 2023

About the role:

Students at Queensbury School work on a differentiated National Curriculum but some achieve up to GCSE levels. Life skills and social communication are key learning skills for our young people. Queensbury School is looking for keen and talented Level 2 Teaching Assistants who are committed to child centred learning, able to plan and deliver the curriculum in an exciting and stimulating way, can communicate effectively with children, staff and parents and are able to work as part of a team.

You may be required to work across either site either Queensbury school or New Horizons.

What the school offers its staff

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.
• We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wilson Stuart 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion