Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Cherry Oak School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6PB22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
2 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,542.00 - £28,106.00 Annually (Actual) (£28,598 - £34,434 p.a. plus £1507 SEN allowance FTE)
Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary
Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School
Based at: Cherry Oak School, 60 Frederick Road, B29 6PB
Level 3 Teaching Assistant -
32.5 Hours per week - Term Time Only - Permanent
(Working Pattern - Monday - Friday)
Other working patterns may be considered
Salary Range: £23542 - £28106 Actual Salary Inc SEN Allowance of £1507 FTE
Start date: 1st September 2026
Are you ready to be the highlight of someone’s day? To be the person who unlocks a child’s potential when the rest of the world sees a closed door?
Cherry Oak School for pupils with cognition and communication difficulties and Autism is a vibrant, high energy community where “standard” doesn’t exist and “extraordinary” is our baseline. We aren’t just looking for support staff, we are looking for promoters of confidence, champions of communication and specialists in the art of the possible.
Why Cherry Oak?
Working here isn’t just a job - it’s an adventure in empathy and innovation. Our pupils are diverse, spirited and face complex challenges, but they also possess incredible strengths.
As part of our team, you won’t just be sitting in a classroom: you’ll be:
Translating the Unspoken: Using a sensory and trauma informed approach, personalised communication strategies, and creative tech to give every child a voice.
Celebrating the “Firsts”: Experiencing the unmatched rush of a child making eye contact, sharing a resource, or mastering a new skill for the very first time.
Joining a Community: Working alongside a fierce, supportive team of experts who have your back, share your laughs, and celebrate every victory-no matter how small.
Are You the Missing Piece?
We are seeking to appoint a grade B (previously known as a level 3) Teaching Assistant
We don’t just hire for qualifications; we hire for heart, humour and resilience. If you are patient, proactive and believe that every child deserves a bespoke education that fits them perfectly, we want to meet you.
“At Cherry Oak, we don’t just teach. We empower. We don’t just care. We advocate. Come and see how much of a difference a single day can make.”
Ready to start your most rewarding chapter yet? Your Journey at Cherry Oak begins here.
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 contribute, follow and implement key pieces of information relating to pupils, such as Relational Support Plans, Sensory Differences Profiles, Individual Pupil Risk Assessments, Pupil Passports.
With training, be willing to support pupils with a trauma informed approach.
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.
Be willing to undergo training to become a paediatric first aid
You must be confident in supporting the learning of small groups of students working
With training, can deliver Read, Write, Inc. phonics and writing to a small group
A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification AND GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 or above or recognised equivalent qualifications.
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.
Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 9.00 am
Interview Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Visits to the school are encouraged for applications - Please Contact Kirsty McWilliam 0121 464 2037
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cherry Oak School
- School type
- Special schools, ages 3 to 11
- School size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
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- 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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