Level 2 Teaching Assistant PMLD (MFS)

Mayfield School; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfield School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide vital support for students with special educational needs. Located in London, this rewarding role involves working in an inclusive environment, focusing on developing students' educational experiences and personal growth within a joyful atmosphere. No special school experience is necessary, just a commitment to improving outcomes and working collaboratively.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and probation support

Regular opportunities for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme

Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills, dedication to teamwork, high levels of vigilance.
• Positive attitude towards improving student outcomes.
• Willingness to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access the curriculum and engage in learning.
• Work with students with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist in the educational process across multiple school sites as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

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Closing on: Jun 2, 2025 Position: Level 2 Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Job Location: Mayfield School Term Time: Term Time only

This post will initially be based in a PMLD class at Wheeler Street

Hours Of Work

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Enhanced DBS Check Required

Mayfield School is looking for teaching assistants to join our team. Our school is a special school for 315 pupils aged between 3 and 19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities including autism. Mayfield is a Unicef Rights Respecting School on a journey to achieve gold status.

The school is split across two sites Wheeler Street in Lozells (co-located with Holte School and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery) and Heathfield Road in Handsworth. This post is based initially on Mayfields Wheeler Street site. Successful applicants can be asked to work at either site at any time depending on the needs of the school.

At Mayfield School, teaching assistants are valued and appreciated as the largest workforce group in our organisation. Teaching assistants are vital in supporting pupils to access the curriculum and engage in learning. This is a joyful and rewarding job and one where you can really make a difference to the lives of young people and their families.

Special school experience is not necessary if you are a positive person who is committed to improving outcomes for young people and who is willing to learn on the job. If you have good interpersonal skills, a dedication to teamwork, an awareness of the needs of others, high levels of vigilance and plenty of emotional intelligence we would strongly encourage you to apply.

We are proud to be part of Education Impact Academy Trust where better never ends.

We Can Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF free totally confidential support,
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff.
• Onsite parking at all schools
• We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TAs, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers
  
  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

To read a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click on the link below: Policieseducationimpact.org.uk()

To read our policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders please click on the link below: Policieseducationimpact.org.uk()

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide GOV.UKwww.gov.uk()

How To Apply

Closing Date Monday 2 June 2025 at 8.30amnd

Interview Date: Monday 9 June 2025th

Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) or accept them instead of an application form.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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