Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Cherry Oak School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6PBThis job expired on 26 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
26 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,569.00 - £23,186.00 Annually (Actual) Annual salary includes an SEN allowance of £1,178 p.a. (FTE salary £26,303 - £29,649)
Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary
Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School
Based at: Cherry Oak School, 60 Frederick Road, B29 6PB
Level 2 Teaching Assistant -
32.5 Hours per week - Term Time Only - Permanent
(Working Pattern - Monday - Friday)
Start Date: ASAP
Cherry Oak School is a Primary Special School for pupils with cognition and communication difficulties with a number of pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism.
Federated with Victoria School and Victoria College, Cherry Oak School provides pupils with a bespoke curriculum for all pupils with two learning pathways; Explorers pathway and Connectors pathway. The differences in pathway approaches relates to a more formal style of learning for Connectors and a more sensory style of learning for Explorers.
We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The role will involve supporting the class teachers with the preparation of resources for lessons, supporting pupils during lessons and supporting the care needs and well-being of pupils throughout the school day.
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
A desire to work with pupils on the autistic spectrum.
A willingness to learn more about Autism and other diagnosed Special Educational Needs.
The 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.
How they can work flexibly to meet the needs of the school
Their ability to work using own initiative, and work effectively as part of a team.
How they communicate clearly and effectively with pupils and colleagues.
The desire to take ownership of tasks.
A commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs.
Be committed to safeguarding our pupils
We can offer you:
Opportunities to progress in your professional and career development. This includes supporting development to other roles within school.
Specialist coaching and training you will need to fulfill the role.
Access to support services such as mental health and wellbeing.
Being part of a supportive team of individuals.
Safeguarding
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.
References
All applicants will be required to provide 2 suitable references
Short-Listed Candidates
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
Terms and Conditions
Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer
Rehabilitation of Offenders
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2002. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent conviction and cautions are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclose , 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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; medical fitness; teacher prohibition check, identity checks and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
ALL Shortlisted candidates will subject to an Online Search in line with KCSIE 2023.
About Cherry Oak School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 11
- School size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cherry Oak School website
Cherry Oak School is a primary school for children with special education needs (SEN). All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school has specialist provision for children with severe cognition and learning difficulties and those with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties. Approximately half of the pupils are diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. With capacity for 110 pupils, Cherry Oak School caters for pupils from Birmingham and beyond.
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