Level 2 Teaching Assistant x 15

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative curriculum

Supportive team

CPD opportunities

Senior Leadership Teams

Staff wellbeing culture

Job summary

Baskerville School is seeking 15 dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our caring and ambitious team in Birmingham. You will support pupils, including those with Autism/SLD and complex needs, to help them access the curriculum and develop essential skills.

We offer an exciting curriculum, a supportive staff culture, strong CPD opportunities, and collaborative leadership teams committed to wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification is required.
• Experience working with pupils with additional needs (SEN experience highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to ensure curriculum objectives are met in line with the job description and personnel spec.

Skills

SEN experience

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualif…

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Baskerville School,

Due to our ever-changing cohort and extension, Baskerville School is seeking 15 dedicated and dynamic Teaching Assistants to join our committed and supportive team.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic Teaching Assistants to join our popular and ambitious school. We are particularly looking for applicants who are keen to work with students with Autism/SLD and complex Autism.

What we can offer:

• An exciting and innovative curriculum
• Working as part of an experienced, supportive and motivated team
• Purposeful, exciting CPD opportunities
• Aspirational Senior and Middle Leadership Teams
• A culture of staff well-being

Key Responsibilities

Support the class teacher and the school to ensure curriculum objectives are met in line with the job description and personnel spec.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate and committed educational professional Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification Experience in working with pupils with additional needs (SEN experience highly desirable)

To Apply

If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role we would like to hear from you. To apply, please send an application form to [e-mail] by Friday 2nd October 2026.

Candidates who are interested in applying should ensure they read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before submitting an application. It is important that applicants are able to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification, as only those who meet these requirements will be considered for shortlisting.

Safeguarding

Baskerville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with a Children's Barred List check will be required for this role.

Other checks will include:

Identity Verification

Confirming the candidate is who they claim to be using official photo ID (passport or driving licence), proof of address, and birth certificate.

Right to Work in the UK

Legal verification ensuring the individual is eligible to be employed in the UK.

Prohibition from Teaching

Legal verification ensuring the individual is eligible to be employed in the UK.

Section 128 Direction

Required for individuals taking up management positions, including governors and trust members, checking they are not prohibited from managing an independent school, academy, or free school.

References

At least two satisfactory written references are required, usually including the most recent employer and any past school/childcare settings.

Employment History

Obtaining a full employment history and thoroughly investigating any gaps or unusual frequent changes in jobs.

Overseas Checks

For candidates who have lived or worked outside the UK, a certificate of good conduct or equivalent local criminal record check may be required.

Medical Fitness

A work health assessment to confirm physical and mental capability to carry out the duties of the role.

Qualifications

Verifying original certificates for essential qualifications (for example Qualified Teacher Status or specific degrees).

Online Searches

As part of the safer recruitment shortlisting process, checking publicly available online information (such as open social media and news articles) to identify anything that might indicate a safeguarding risk.