Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Queensbury School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensbury School in Birmingham is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant on a permanent contract. The role involves supporting learners across the differentiated National Curriculum, planning and delivering engaging lessons, and working closely with staff and parents.

Some duties may require cross-site work at Queensbury School or New Horizons. You will join a caring team committed to pupil success, with a focus on life skills and social communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience with a differentiated National Curriculum.
• Strong communication with children, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan and deliver curriculum in an engaging way.

Responsibilities

• Support learners across the National Curriculum and differentiate teaching.
• Plan, deliver and adapt activities to meet pupil needs.
• Work as part of a team with colleagues and parents.
• Assist across Queensbury School and New Horizons sites if required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Curriculum delivery

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Post: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 - £28,153 - £34,811 FTE (£21,917.80 - £27.101.22 actual)

Allowances: SEN Allowance - £1,799 pro rata

Hours of work: 32.50 hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: January 2027

Closing date: 2 November 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 16 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

“These are exciting times at Queensbury School. Caring staff, an ambitious curriculum and new buildings are all driving improvements for pupils. Leaders aim to help pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’. Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making this vision a reality” Ofsted May 2023

About the role:

We require Level 3 Teaching Assistants. Students at Queensbury School work on a differentiated National Curriculum but some achieve up to GCSE levels. Life skills and social communication are key learning skills for our young people. Queensbury School is looking for a keen and talented Level 3 Teaching Assistants who are committed to child centred learning, able to plan and deliver the curriculum in an exciting and stimulating way, can communicate effectively with children, staff and parents and are able to work as part of a team.

You may be required to work across either site, Queensbury School or New Horizons.