Teaching Assistant

Langley School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6TJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 33.5 hours per week. 8:30 - 3:45 (Monday - Thursday) 8:30 - 3:30 (Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 2 pt3 - 8
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and during structured activities
• Assisting with the delivery of learning activities as directed by teaching staff
• Promoting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Supporting pupils with additional needs
• Working effectively as part of a team and liaising with staff and external professionals

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A positive, calm, and flexible approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively under direction and as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Experience of working with children is desirable; experience within a SEND setting is an advantage

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• A strong, supportive staff team
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

This is a 33.5 hours per week, term-time only post. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a school where teamwork, professionalism, and care for pupils and staff are central to our values.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Langley School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Langley School website
• Email address: t.mccarroll@langley.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01216752929
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langley-school-sutton-coldfield

We are a welcoming and inclusive primary special school supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated learning needs. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on a calm, nurturing environment, high staff–pupil ratios, and a strong multidisciplinary approach, working closely with families and external professionals.

The school has a committed staff team, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on developing high-quality teaching, meaningful learning experiences, and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Arranging a visit to Langley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.mccarroll@langley.bham.sch.uk.

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