teaching assistants

Mayfield School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff training days

LGPS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Mayfield School in Birmingham is seeking two experienced, positive and flexible Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistants to join our team. The school serves 315 pupils aged 3–19 with diverse needs, across two sites at Lozells and Handsworth.

The role focuses on supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate in learning within a collaborative setting. We offer strong professional development and SEN allowances, with a commitment to safeguarding and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children or young people in an EYFS setting.
• Willing to work with others as part of a strong team.
• Relevant EYFS qualifications required.

Skills

EYFS experience

Team player

Education

Relevant EYFS qualifications

Job description

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Birmingham, B19 1HJ
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 1 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Post: Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant
• Salary: Grade 3 £27,254 to £33,699 FTE (£21,217.91 to £26,235.50 Actual) Pay award pending Autumn 2026
• Allowances: SEN allowance £1,722 pro rata
• Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri) Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Start date of role: 2 November 2026
• Closing date: Friday 18 September 2026
• Interview date: Thursday 24 September 2026
• Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.

About the role:

Mayfield School is looking for two experienced, positive and flexible teaching assistants with relevant EYFS qualifications to join our team. Our school is a special school for 315 pupils aged between 3 and 19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities including autism.

The school is split across two sites - Wheeler Street in Lozells (co-located with Holte School and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery) and Heathfield Road in Handsworth. The EYFS department, currently made up of two class groups, is based at Mayfield's Heathfield Road site.

At Mayfield School, teaching assistants are valued and appreciated as the largest workforce group in our organisation. Teaching assistants have a key role in supporting pupils to access the curriculum and engage in learning. This is a joyful and rewarding job and one where you can really make a difference to the lives of young people and their families.

We are looking for people who can role model positive attitudes and behaviours, have experience of working directly with children or young people in an EYFS setting and who are willing to work with others as part of a strong team. Opportunities for networking and collaboration with other EYFS colleagues across Education Impact Academy Trust are provided alongside regular tailored CPD opportunities.

A recent Welbee staff survey showed Mayfield as being in the top 20% of schools, showing that risks of work‑related stress and staff wellbeing are effectively managed and controlled. Our teaching assistants tell us that they value the in‑house training offered by the school and welcome the professional development opportunities available to them.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA's, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App - including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well‑known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro‑rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): child care disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.