Overview
The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS) invites applications for a SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us. The successful applicant will have responsibilities including planning and delivering lessons across key stages 3–5. Relationships with staff, students and parents are important and the successful applicant will need to utilise a range of engagement strategies.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver lessons across key stages 3–5.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, students and parents.
- Utilise a range of engagement strategies to support learning.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Be a Level 4 qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
- Have English and Maths GCSE minimum grade C/4.
- Experience of working with students with complex and profound needs; please note full training will be given.
Desirable Qualities
- Enthusiastic with a real passion for working with children with SEND.
- Passion for working with and supporting children.
- High expectations of pupils and commitment to making a real difference to learning outcomes.
- Flexible, open to new ideas and a team player.
- Willingness to fully support the ethos and aims of the school.
Benefits
- Competitive salary including SEN allowance
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee rewards
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Regular support and supervision
- Staff support services (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme with family access, staff briefings and events)
- A creative, flexible curriculum tailored to individual students’ needs
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A school committed to professional development opportunities
- A wide range of resources
Application Process
Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox for correspondence.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns that may arise from this search at the interview.
The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all staff/volunteers share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barred List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include these in your application. All references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy. Further information relating to our school, including policies, can be found on our website: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Hours: 32.5 hours, Term Time plus 1 week. Grade: Grade E, SCP 18–25, £31,537 – £36,363 (Actual Salary £24,824 – £29,483 p.a.) + SEN Allowance. Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU / Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ. This position may be based at either of the sites. Closing Date: 31 May 2026. Shortlisting Date: TBC. Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.
