Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SALT) in Birmingham

About Yardleys School

Yardleys is a thriving, vibrant and heavily subscribed 11-16 multi‑ethnic stand‑alone academy in Birmingham, with 928 students on roll. The diversity of the school population reflects the rich cultural mix of the local area. The school is highly focused on raising standards of pupil achievement through a broad and balanced curriculum and students make excellent progress. The school motto "Working together for a better future" is far more than just words. The collaborative ethos which permeates the school is at the heart of our success. Excellent student behaviour and an extremely well‑organised school provide the foundation for teachers to focus on delivering outstanding lessons and continuously improving their practice. We pride ourselves on offering all students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful global citizens. Leaders care deeply about staff. They are mindful of well‑being and workload, and staff feel valued and appreciated.

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team. Duties will include implementing and supporting Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) programmes and interventions, under the guidance of the SENCO and external professionals, for pupils with speech, language and communication needs. As well as supporting the activities of individuals or groups of children to enable them to participate fully in their learning and access to the curriculum. This will include working across different curriculum areas, liaising effectively with teaching staff and supporting the SENCO in assessing and monitoring the provision in place for these students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or experience in, delivering Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) programmes.
• Experience of supporting students’ learning in a school.
• At least GCSE level education.
• Good working knowledge of ICT.
• Recognised Level 3 teaching assistant qualification (Birmingham City Council list).

Responsibilities

• Implement and support SALT programmes and interventions for pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Support the activities of individuals or groups of children to enable full participation in learning and access to the curriculum.
• Work across different curriculum areas and liaise effectively with teaching staff.
• Assist the SENCO in assessing and monitoring provision for these students.

Benefits

• A keen eye on staff workload with a generous Planning, Preparation & Assessment (PPA) allocation.
• Well‑behaved students who are keen to learn.
• A Competitive Pension Scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme & Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Discretionary healthcare membership to Benenden Health with access to a 24/7 GP helpline, mental health helpline, medical diagnostics & treatment and mobile app with wellbeing classes.
• A designated wellbeing day for all staff.
• Generous PPA time during internal assessment weeks, which take place two times per year, including designated marking days.
• Well‑established and effective pastoral systems to support student behaviour and welfare.
• High rate of staff retention.
• A progressive, dynamic and research‑informed CPD programme, providing teachers with a genuine opportunity to develop their subject pedagogy and practice.
• Professional development opportunities with 100+ hours of professional development time throughout the year, including coaching support, sharing good practice, a half‑term teaching and learning newsletter, regular hotspots, partner‑school joint practice development programmes and a professional reading group.
• The opportunity to undertake and be supported with a National Professional Qualification (NPQ).
• Effective business management with well‑organised systems enabling teaching staff to focus on their core business of educating children.
• A collaborative approach with supportive managers and regular weekly meetings where subject‑specific training is provided through subject mastery sessions.
• An excellent induction programme tailored to your job role.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities in a modern PFI building including staff workroom and staff room, well‑resourced with computers, vending and drinks machine.

Contact

To arrange a visit to the school or request more information, please contact Haseena Waseem on: T: 0121 675 1761 E: Recruitment@yardleys.bham.sch.uk

Closing date: 9:00 am on Friday 19th June 2026. We reserve the right to interview and offer a post prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Legal and Screening

Yardleys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references and all shortlisted will be subject to an online search. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness and identity/right to work checks. The successful candidate will also be required to provide a copy of their birth certificate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.