Inclusion Teaching Assistant - Resource Base

Highfield Junior and Infant School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3QF

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,921.00 - £27,726.00 Annually (Actual) Plus SEN Allowance

Inclusion Teaching Assistant - Resource Base job summary

Inclusion Teaching Assistant

34.5 HOURS

TERM-TIME ONLY

GRADE 3, Scale Point 9-22 plus SEN Allowance

Join Our Growing Inclusion Team at Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT)

Empowering Every Learner, Every Day

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As part of our exciting expansion of the Inclusion Provision across our family of schools, PACT is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Inclusion Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEND in our Resource Base. Initially based at Highfield Junior and Infant School, you will play a vital role in ensuring every child receives the care, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Why Join PACT?

We are a dynamic and innovative Multi Academy Trust comprising:

Prince Albert Primary School

Heathfield Primary School

Highfield J&I School

Birchfield Primary School

Sutton Park Primary School

Lakey Lane

Prince Albert High School

At PACT, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our fantastic pupils, and our supportive community of staff, governors, and trustees. We are committed to professional growth and offer bespoke development opportunities, including the chance to gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification through our apprenticeship scheme.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential

Works well independently and as part of a team

Is adaptable, enthusiastic, and motivated

Communicates effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues

Demonstrates excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Is committed to ongoing learning and development

Can build positive relationships with families and the wider community

What We Offer:

A nurturing and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for career progression within a growing MAT

A strong coaching culture and commitment to staff wellbeing

Access to high-quality training and development pathways

Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

24/7 GP Helpline

Retail discounts and cashback

Free and confidential advice, information, and counselling service

2.5 well-being days

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact the PACT HR department via HR@the-pact.co.uk where the HR team will make the necessary arrangements.

Further information about the schools, our outcomes and philosophy can be found via our Trust website: www.the-pact.co.uk;

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time without prior notice.

Closing Date: 9 July 2025

Shortlisting Date: 10 July 2025

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Highfield Junior and Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 721 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highfield Junior and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-junior-and-infant-school

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) is a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils, trustees and supportive local academy committee members and a great community. We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. We are passionate about children’s learning, creative in our approach and constantly reflective in our philosophy. Our family of schools consists of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield Junior & Infant School, Birchfield Primary School, Sutton Park Primary and PA High School.

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