Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy is seeking an experienced Resource Base Teaching Assistant to join the Autism Resource Base. Based in Turves Green, Birmingham, you will support pupils with Autism and SEND, working closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality, tailored lessons.

You will be a nurturing team player with strong behaviour management and the ability to liaise with external agencies and parents. The post is paid on Grade 3 Point 9, with salary determined by prior experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working with children with Autism and SEND.
• Ability to support teachers to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Nurturing practitioner with strong behaviour management and child development knowledge.
• Team player contributing to the wider life and vision of the school.
• Ability to work with external agencies and parents/carers.

Skills

Autism/SEND experience

Lesson support

Behaviour management

Team player

External liaison with agencies/parents

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Job description

Greenheart Learning Partnership is a dynamic and thriving multi-academy trust, proudly serving 10 primary schools across the West Midlands. Our commitment to delivering the very best education for our pupils is unwavering, and we are built on strong values that guide everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and committed Resource Base Teaching Assistant to join our Autism Resource Base at Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy.

Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy is a successful and happy school based in Turves Green, Birmingham. Our academy community is diverse and inclusive. We are a highly inclusive and caring school, where every child is given the knowledge, opportunity and support to meet their fullest potential. Our children are kind, well behaved, thirsty for knowledge and committed to their learning. Our carefully designed and ambitious knowledge-engaged curriculum supports all children to achieve high standards and to progress successfully to the next stage in their education.

We have a highly skilled and settled team of dedicated and committed staff. Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy is proud to be a part of the Greenheart Learning Partnership (GLP). We work closely with our fellow trust schools, sharing expertise, experience, CPD and providing further opportunities for staff development and progression. We also work closely with local universities for initial teacher training and engage fully with research opportunities. The role would be suitable for an experienced teaching assistant who is paid on Garde 3 Point 9 pay scale as appropriate for prior experience.

The role would suit someone with the passion, expertise and determination to make a sustained positive difference to the children of Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy. Are you the person to join our great team? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teaching assistant with experience or interest in working with children with Autism and SEND.
• Someone who can support the teachers to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• A nurturing practitioner with strong behaviour management and child development knowledge.
• A team player who will contribute to the wider life and vision of the school.
• Someone who can work effectively with external agencies and parents/carers.

Why Join Us?

At Greenheart Learning Partnership, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of education in the West Midlands and make a lasting impact on the lives of our pupils.

In return, we can offer you:

• Annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Scheme.
• CPD.

Closing Date: 19th October 2026

Dates of Interview: WC 2nd November 2026

Interview Venue: Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy

Commencement date in role: From 23rd November (or sooner notice dependent)

Contact: Andrea Gray [e-mail]

Greenheart Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore expect all staff and volunteers to work to and within school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection and health and safety.

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to the interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK. This post is also covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential