Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children in Birmingham is seeking a Permanent Full Time Level 2 Teaching Assistant to start 2nd November 2026. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, with a salary of £24,796 - £28,142 plus SEN Point pro rata.

You will work with Teachers of the Deaf to support Deaf sign bilingual pupils, some with additional needs, and communicate in British Sign Language (minimum Level 1). Informal visits encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in British Sign Language (minimum Level 1).
• Experience supporting Deaf pupils in a school setting is desirable.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Deaf sign bilingual pupils alongside Teachers of the Deaf and fellow staff.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment and raise standards.
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the school and pupil group.

Skills

British Sign Language (Level 1)

Teamwork

Education

Level 1 British Sign Language proficiency (BSL)

Job description

A Permanent Full Time Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Required to start 2nd November 2026

Grade A Scp 3 - 11

(£24,796 - £28,142 + SEN Point pro rata)

32.5 hours per week Term Time Only

Head Teacher – Miss Jessica Rosser

Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children, Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham B31 1LD

Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.longwill.bham.sch.uk

Our outstanding innovative and welcoming primary special school caters for children between the ages of 2 – 11 years old who are Deaf and require a sign bilingual education. We are currently funded for 65 places. The school has a national reputation as a centre of excellence in Deaf Education.

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant who has high expectations for Deaf children and a firm commitment to raising standards, working alongside our Teachers of the Deaf and fellow Teaching Assistants, both Deaf and hearing.

Longwill is a small, friendly school which offers an excellent education to Deaf pupils from throughout the West Midlands and surrounding areas. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Thinks creatively Uses their own initiative Is enthusiastic, motivated and a lifelong learner Is able to work well in teams Support the varied and complex needs of our Deaf sign bilingual pupils, some with additional needs Can work flexibly to meet the needs of the school Has the ability to communicate in British Sign Language (minimum Level 1)

We can offer you:

• An innovative and exciting special school environment, committed to providing the best opportunities for Deaf children and staff. The opportunity to work in a school which priortises the continued professional development of its staff Delightful and hardworking Deaf sign bilingual children. A supportive environment with dedicated and highly skilled staff.

A commitment to CPD is essential.

Informal visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact the Business Manager Ms Jacqui Smith to arrange by telephone on 0121 475 3923 or by email [e-mail]

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 21st September 2026 @ 9.00 am

Interviews to be held week beginning 28th September 2026

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK.

Successful applicant(s) will have an online search undertaken before any interview.