Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Mayfield School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfield School, a special school in Birmingham, is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team across two sites. The role supports pupils aged 3–19 with a range of SEND, including autism, and requires a positive, flexible approach within a collaborative team.

The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, across Wheeler Street Lozells and Heathfield Road Handsworth. Start date 2 November 2026; closing date 20 September 2026; interviews TBC.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work across two school sites.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access the curriculum and participate in learning activities.
• Assist lead teachers with class management and planning.
• Support pupil wellbeing, behaviour, and inclusion in lessons.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Supportive communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Role: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term time only

Salary: Grade 3- £27,254 - £33,699 FTE (£21,217.91 - £26,235.50 Actual) and SEN Allowance - £1,722 pro rata. Pay award pending Autumn 2026

Start Date: 2 November 2026

Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026

Interviews: TBC

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

About this role

Mayfield School is looking for experienced, positive and flexible 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.

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. The EYFS department, currently made up of two class groups, is based at Mayfield’s Heathfield Road site.

At Mayfield School, teaching assistants are valued and appreciated as the largest workforce group in our organisation. Teaching assistants have a key role 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.

We are looking for people who can role model positive attitudes and behaviours, have experience of working directly with children or young people in a specialist setting and who are willing to work with others as part of a strong team.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully before deciding to apply.

A recent Welbee staff survey showed Mayfield as being in the top 20% of schools, showing that risks of work-related stress and staff wellbeing are effectively managed and controlled. Our teaching assistants tell us that they value the in-house training offered by the school and welcome the professional development opportunities available to them.

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