Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Resource Base

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD

Career development

Inter-base collaboration

Supportive leadership

Quality resources

SEN allowance

Job summary

The Oaks Primary School in Birmingham is hosting a Level 3 teaching assistant post in its SEND resource base, commissioned by the Local Authority to support pupils with communication and interaction needs, including autism.

The role focuses on delivering a bespoke, personalised provision and may suit applicants from SEND settings or mainstream schools with a strong SEND track record; primary or Early Years experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification required.
• Experience with children with additional needs in primary or Early Years.
• Experience in SEND settings, or mainstream setting with SEND track record.
• Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a bespoke resource base provision.
• Work closely with resource base staff and the whole school community.
• Use strategies that support positive outcomes, particularly for pupils with communication and interaction needs including autism.
• Help pupils achieve their best outcomes regardless of circumstance or background.
• Support the development of a personalised approach for every child taught.
• Contribute to the existing positive culture and ethos of the school.

Skills

Strong understanding of strategies for

Reflective, adaptable and resilient

Resourceful, inclusive and

Commitment to continually improving

Education

Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 teaching assistant post in the resource base at The Oaks Primary School, a provision commissioned by the Local Authority for pupils with SEND. The core of the work is supporting pupils whose communication and interaction needs, including autism, are a primary focus, alongside resource base staff and the wider school to deliver a personalised provision. Applicants may come from SEND settings or from mainstream schools with a strong SEND track record, but primary or Early Years experience of supporting children with additional needs is essential. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 4 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Support delivery of an ambitious, bespoke resource base provision that meets pupils' needs
• Work closely with resource base staff and the whole school community
• Use strategies that support positive outcomes, particularly for pupils with communication and interaction needs including autism
• Help pupils achieve their best outcomes regardless of circumstance or background
• Support the development of a personalised approach for every child taught
• Contribute to the existing positive culture and ethos of the school

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Experience

• Experience of working with children with additional needs in a primary or Early Years setting
• Experience in a SEND setting, or a mainstream setting with a proven track record of supporting pupils with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of strategies that support positive pupil outcomes, particularly communication and interaction needs including autism
• Reflective, adaptable and resilient practitioner
• Resourceful, inclusive and enthusiastic approach
• Commitment to continually improving practice

What’s offered

• Excellent CPD and support for career development
• Opportunity to share ideas and improve practice within the Trust
• Opportunity to work with colleagues across other resource bases in the Trust
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Quality resources and a rich learning environment
• SEN allowance on top of the basic salary