Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Braidwood School for the Deaf, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8AF13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 4
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Braidwood is a highly successful school for deaf pupils aged between 11 and 19.
The aim of this role is to support teaching staff in the development and education of children, including the provision of specialist skills and knowledge at an advanced level across a range of disciplines.
To contribute to teaching and learning by planning and delivering lessons under the direction and supervision of qualified teachers.
To support the progression of pupils through targeted interventions and structured lessons while preparing for a future teaching qualification.
We are seeking an individual who has: The ability to communicate fluently through the use of British Sign Language. A good understanding of learning processes. Take responsibility for whole class teaching The ability to deal positively with children. Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources and materials The ability to use ICT effectively.
What the school offers its staff
Braidwood is the only secondary school for the Deaf in the region and we have a long and proud history that means that we have a great responsibility to make sure that this school and the education we deliver is the best.
Our values of Honesty, Respect and Effort are woven through everything we do as a school and as individuals. Our learners are enthusiastic, imaginative and eager to learn. We need to make sure that our staff meet those attributes with similar enthusiasm and vigour, with a dedication to improvement through personal and professional development.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Braidwood School for the Deaf
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 92 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Braidwood School for the Deaf website
- Email address
- vacancies@braidwood.bham.sch.uk
Braidwood is the only secondary school for the Deaf in the region and we have a long and proud history. That means we have a great responsibility to make sure that this school, and the education we deliver, is the best.
Arranging a visit to Braidwood School for the Deaf
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@braidwood.bham.sch.uk.
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