Grade A (previously referred to as Level 2) Teaching Assistant in Birmingham

Cherry Oak School – Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School

Based at: Cherry Oak School, 60 Frederick Road, B29 6PB

32.5 hours per week – Term Time Only – Permanent (Working Pattern: Monday – Friday). Other working patterns may be considered.

Salary: £20,569 – £23,186 (Actual Salary Inc. SEN Allowance of £1,507 FTE)

This position requires an individual who is patient, proactive, and passionate about providing a bespoke education for children with autism and other special educational needs.

As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils with cognition and communication difficulties and Autism, applying a sensory and trauma‑informed approach, personalised communication strategies, and creative technology to facilitate learning and communication. You will assist with lesson delivery, follow key pieces of information such as Positive Behaviour Management Plans, Sensory Difference Profiles, Individual Pupil Risk Assessments, Pupil Profiles and Transition Guidance, and support pupil progress.

• A desire to work with pupils on the autistic spectrum.
• A willingness to learn more about Autism and other diagnosed Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to follow and implement key pieces of information relating to pupils, such as Positive Behaviour Management Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, Individual Pupil Risk Assessments, Pupil Profiles and Transition Guidance.
• Flexibility to the needs of the school with an “I can do” attitude.
• The ability to work using their own initiative and effectively as part of a team.
• Effective clear communication with pupils and colleagues.
• The desire to take ownership of tasks.
• The passion and commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

• Opportunities for professional and career development—including progression to other roles within the school.
• Specialist coaching and training required to fulfil the role.
• Access to support services such as mental health and wellbeing.
• Being part of a supportive team.
• Essential qualities such as kindness, initiative, friendliness, resilience, and patience are valued.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Interview date: Monday 15th June 2026

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Kirsty McWilliam to arrange at 0121 464 2037.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks including enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity, and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide 2 suitable references.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and has the amended to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2002. When applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.