Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school in Birmingham is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting children with complex and multiple needs. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay and various benefits while fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives and contribute to a nurturing educational setting.

Benefits

Local Government Pension

Paid Health Cash Plan

Comprehensive induction and probation support

Personal & professional learning resources

Access to NHS approved Thrive App

Qualifications

• Able to support children with complex needs and make a real difference to their learning.
• Commitment to the values of belonging, teamwork, respect, equality, kindness, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team of staff to support children.
• Maintain a positive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Engaging and inspiring pupils

Flexibility

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Experience in a similar school environment

Job description

Role Overview

We are a popular special school located in Sheldon, Birmingham, and we are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (TA). The TA will join a dedicated team of Brays staff and multidisciplinary colleagues to support children with complex and multiple needs.

Salary and Working Hours

Salary – FET Range: D point 10 – £24,891 – £26,930 (FTE). Pro rata actual: £19,063 – £20,625 plus SEN allowance.

Permanent – Term Time Only. Working 32.50 hours per week.

Location and Start Date

Location: Brays School, Sheldon, Birmingham.

Start Date: ASAP.

School Description

All children have an Education and Health Care Plan. The school currently educates 107 children with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and/or an autism spectrum condition. Some children have additional needs including visual and hearing impairments. We aim to underpin curriculum delivery through continual development of communication and personalised learning support.

What the school offers

• Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution
• FET HUB – information in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid Health Cash Plan – benefit for employees and dependent children, option to add partner
• Employee Questionnaire – consultation on a range of issues and ideas
• Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – support for mental health & well‑being
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice and face‑to‑face consultations
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources
• Discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
• Occupational Health Service – accessible support for staff needs
• Staff recognition – e‑cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Policies to support positive health & well‑being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause
• Commitment to new ideas that value staff contributions

As a member of Brays staff, you can also enjoy

• A relaxing, work‑free space for breaks
• The opportunity to engage with a school dog, a 4‑year‑old cockapoo named Rusty
• A role recognition programme (e.g. World Teacher Day, National Teaching Assistant Day, Thank a Cleaner Day)

What we expect from you

• A commitment to engaging and inspiring pupils, making a real difference to their learning while adhering to Brays values: Belonging, Teamwork, Respect, Equality, Kindness and Safety
• Flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills

Application Process

• Closing Date: 23/12/2025 @ 23:59 PM
• Shortlisting: 12th December 2025
• Interview Date: 18th December 2025

Please contact Kari ([e-mail]) if you have any questions.

Further Details

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; CVs will not be considered. If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. Successful applicants will require enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification check, medical fitness assessment, identity and right‑to‑work verification, and reference checks.

Legal and Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments. It is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 – fluent spoken English is an essential requirement. External searches and safeguarding checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Forward Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos and be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification, medical fitness, identity and right‑to‑work, and other relevant checks.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees must share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical checks, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work checks, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. Applicants must disclose any unspent conviction, caution, reprimand or warning under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.