Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Hive College)

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded specialist college in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate should hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification and have a strong background in student care and development. This role offers a supportive team environment with continuous professional development opportunities and generous benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave. If you are passionate about education and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Ability to provide pastoral care and mentorship to students.
• Flexibility to work with individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the educational development of students.
• Assist with students' physical care as needed.
• Encourage student learning both in class and in the community.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Good understanding of student learning

Excellent communication and writing skills

Education

Minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hours: 32.5 or 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Grade 3 - £27,254 - £33,699 and SEN allowance £1,722 SEN pro rata

32.5 hours: £21,217.91 - £26,235.50 actual

26 hours: £16,974.33 - £20, 988.40 actual

Start date of role: Spring Term 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

Previous Applicants need not apply

Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. 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 believe that ‘Better Never Ends’.

The right candidate will have:

• An NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• A minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above (or equivalent)
• 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

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please email: [e-mail].

What the school offers its staff

• Happy and enthusiastic staff and students who are proud of their college.
• A supportive working environment that promotes teamwork among the staff.
• A friendly and motivated staff team.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support.
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Onsite parking at all sites.
• We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.