Level 2 Teaching Assistant - 32.5hpw - Term Time Only

Victoria School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Victoria School, federated with Cherry Oak School, is based in Birmingham and provides education for pupils aged 2–19 with diverse special needs. The Level 2 Teaching Assistant role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, permanent, with a working pattern Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will support lesson preparation and delivery, assist pupils individually and in groups, and help meet care and wellbeing needs throughout the school day. Closing date is 25 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Level 2 TA qualification required.
• SEN experience or experience with pupils who have complex needs preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly to support pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with preparation of resources for lessons.
• Support pupils during lessons, individually and in small groups.
• Support pupils’ care needs and well-being throughout the day.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About this Role

Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School

Based at: Victoria School, Bell Hill, Northfield, B31 1LD

Level 2 Teaching Assistant -

32.5 Hours per week - Term Time Only - Permanent
(Working Pattern - Monday - Friday)

Salary Range: £21209 - £23912
(SEN allowance of £1,507 FTE included)

Part Time Applications will be considered

Victoria School is an all-through provision for pupils aged from 2 - 19 years all of whom have a disability. All of our pupils have special educational needs and a variety of learning difficulties, sensory impairments and complex medical needs. Federated with Cherry Oak School and Victoria College, Victoria School provides pupils with an outstanding education in a caring environment.

The role will involve supporting class teachers with the preparation of resources for lessons, supporting pupils during lessons, individually and in small groups and supporting the care needs and well-being of pupils throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they can:

Work using own initiative, and as part of a team

Support the varied, complex needs of our pupils/students

Communicate clearly and effectively with parents/carers, pupils and colleagues

Take ownership of tasks

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the school.

Please refer to the Level 2 Teaching Assistant person specification and job description.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th September 2026 at 09:00am

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 12th October 2026

Visits to the school are encouraged for applicants - Please Contact Kirsty McWilliam on 07749 431331 to arrange

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all

necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification ; medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide 2 suitable references

Short-Listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Terms and Conditions

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and has the amended to the

Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2002.

Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent conviction and cautions

are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclose ,

employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent

English is an essential requirement for this role.