At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with special educational needs and help them engage in learning.
- Company: Join a thriving Multi Academy Trust focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy in-house training and be part of a top-rated school for staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children in a specialist setting and positive teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 27254 - 33699 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term time only
Salary: Grade 3- £27,254 - £33,699 FTE (£21,217.91 - £26,235.50 Actual) and SEN Allowance - £1,722 pro rata. Pay award pending Autumn 2026
Start Date: 2 November 2026
Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Interviews: TBC
IAT 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'.
About this role:
Mayfield School is looking for experienced, positive and flexible teaching assistants 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 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 a specialist setting and who are willing to work with others as part of a strong team.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully before deciding to apply.
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 proud to be part of Education Impact Academy Trust where 'better never ends'.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Birmingham employer: Mayfield School
Mayfield School, part of the thriving Education Impact Academy Trust in North Birmingham, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, teaching assistants are not only valued as key contributors to student success but also benefit from in-house training and development opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special educational needs in a supportive and rewarding environment.
