Teaching Assistant (Works Experience and Careers)
Working as a Teaching Assistant is a fulfilling role that makes a real difference. Teaching Assistants help students with their learning needs and create a positive space for everyone to succeed. Part of this role is also to support students through work experience and early career exploration, helping them prepare for life beyond school.
We are looking for candidates that can support students in the classroom and with on and off\-site placements. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to foster a positive learning environment. Additionally, they should be patient, empathetic, and adaptable, ready to address the diverse needs of students and contribute to their overall growth and success. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in students' lives and enhancing their educational experience, we encourage you to apply.
Selly Oak Trust School is a unique and welcoming school where hopes and dreams come to life through the ethos and vision of the Headteacher and Governors. We are a relationship first, caring community who put staff and student well\-being at the heart of everything we do.
\*Please note an application form MUST be completed in order to apply for this role.
These are available on the school website \- Selly Oak Trust School \- Current Vacancies
Closing date: 18th June 2026
Salary: £18,408 \- £20,722 actual annual salary
Hours: 30hrs per week \- Term\-time only \- 8:50am\- 3:10pm (4:00pm Wednesday)
Visit the school website for further information, call on 0121 472 0876 or email SupportStaffVacancies@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: An application form must be completed in order to be considered for these posts. These are available on the school website.
Selly Oak Trust School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be required to provide at least two references. An online and ID check search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short\-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre\-employment checks including \-enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020\. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016\) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. It is an offence to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a regulated position if you have been disqualified from working with children.
Pay: £18,408\.00\-£20,722\.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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