Teaching Assistant

Kedleston Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,490 - 25,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

24/7 helpline

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Oakbridge School in Handsworth, Birmingham, is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support teachers, assist SEN students in small groups, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

This term-time, full-time permanent role offers progression from TA Level 1 to TA Level 2 with SCP pay, plus ongoing training and a supportive school community environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with commitment to Oakbridge School's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Providing in-class support for individual students and small groups.
• Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Developing and implementing bespoke interventions with staff.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

SEN experience

Job description

Salary: TA Level 1 £23,490 (SCP 4) – TA Level 2 £25,020 (SCP 8) per year – TTO Permanent

Closing Date: 23/07/2026

Job Type: Term Time Only – Full Time Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom?

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Providing in-class support for individual students and small groups.
• Creating a fun, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Developing and implementing bespoke interventions for students in partnership with teaching staff.

What we’re looking for:

• A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Oakbridge School
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting
• A passion for education and helping students thrive

Why work for us:

• Supportive and friendly school community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!
• Term time only position.

Benefits package

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Generous life cover.
• Term time only position.

Who are we?

Established in 2018, Oakbridge School is an independent special day school in Handsworth, Birmingham with a specially designed learning environment created to meet the needs of autistic children. We provide a calm, low arousal, safe, positive, and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.

Oakbridge School is part of the Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.