Job Description

Please note - an application form

must be submitted to be considered for this post. They are available on the school website.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Teaching Assistant within the English Faculty.

Working as a Teaching Assistant is a rewarding and crucial position in the education field. Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting students with a range of learning needs, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance to thrive in and out of the classroom. TA's are instrumental in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

We are looking for candidates that are passionate about education and eager to support students in their academic journey working in either small groups or on a 1:1 basis. 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 relationships first, caring community who put staff and student well-being at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a special school, we are a very special school.

Salary and Hours

Salary: 18,408 - 20,722 actual annual salary

Hours: 30hrs per week - Term-time only - 8:50am- 3:10pm (4:00pm Wednesday)

(Part time may be considered for the right candidate)

Selly Oak pay scale - Band B, Points 9 -18

This is a fixed term contract until 31st December 2026

What we can offer

Subscription to an external well-being service A supportive induction programme Coffee shop available to staff An outstanding CPD Program Well-Being and Challenge Events Access to school gym before/after school

Visit the school website for further information, call on 0121 472 0876 or email Michaela.edwards@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk.

Closing date: October 13

th

2025

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 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.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 18,408.00 per year

Work Location: In person