Level 2 Teaching Assistant - The Hive College

Education Impact Academy Trust; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance

Job summary

Education Impact Academy Trust invites applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant at The Hive College in Erdington, Birmingham. This permanent role offers 32.5 hours per week (5 days) or 26 hours (4 days) term-time only, with a Grade 2 salary (£25,614–£27,709 FTE) plus SEN allowance pro rata.

We are looking for a candidate with a good level of English and Maths, strong pastoral care skills, and the ability to support teachers and individuals or small groups.

Qualifications

• A good level of English and Maths
• A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education
• The ability to support teachers in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as and when required
• The ability to work with individuals and small groups of students
• Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• The ability to support students in the classroom and whilst out in the community

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in meeting the needs of all students.
• Mentor and provide pastoral care.
• Assist with the physical care of students as required.
• Support students in classroom and community settings.

Skills

English

Maths

Job description

Post: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 2 - £25,614 - £27,709 FTE

5 Days - £19,941.13 - £21,572.14 Actual

4 Days - £15,952.91 - £17,257.71 Actual

Allowances: SEN Allowance- £1,779 pro rata

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week (5 Days) Term Time Only or 26 hours per week (4 days) Term Time Only

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: Autumn Term 2026

Closing date: 19 October 2026

Interview date: W/C 2 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School Mayfield School, 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'.

The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.

Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Teaching Assistant vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.

The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood.

We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include:

• Employment
• Independent living
• Good health
• Friends, relationships and community

The right candidate will have:

• A good level of English and Maths
• A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education
• The ability to support teachers in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as and when required
• The ability to work with individuals and small groups of students
• Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• The ability to support students in the classroom and whilst out in the community

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact [e-mail]