Level 2 Teaching Assistant x 15

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Baskerville School in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a caring and dynamic team. The roles focus on supporting pupils with Autism/SLD and complex Autism, contributing to an innovative curriculum and strong CPD opportunities.

Successful applicants will work with an experienced team, with safeguarding and DBS checks standard, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. The post emphasizes inclusive education and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEN experience

Enthusiastic

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

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)

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.

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.

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.