Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Braidwood School for the Deaf, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8AF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours per week. Monday to Friday 8am-3pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: GR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Braidwood is a highly successful school for deaf pupils aged between 11 and 19.

We are seeking someone to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to

undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the

teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To provide short term cover for lessons in

the absence of a class teacher To support teaching staff in the development and education of

pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate. Work may be carried out in the

classroom or outside the main teaching area.

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.

 The ability to follow instructions from the teacher and also be able to work independently.

 The ability to deal positively with children.

 The ability to manage behaviour effectively and remain calm and non-confrontational.

 The ability to use ICT effectively.

 The ability to implement assessment for learning under the guidance of the teacher.

 Show initiative and work independently.

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.

Our school is a wonderful place to be and, if you are ready to bring your personal commitment to preparing young people for their future lives, we will welcome your application.

I would draw your attention to the job description and person specification and highlight that in order to help us to decide whether to call you for interview, it is essential that you provide us with sufficient details of any experience and skills which demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this job, as set out in the person specification.

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.

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.

Additional documents

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

Recruitment Information Pack for Teaching Assistant February 2026.doc - 2.53 MB (opens in new tab)

TA GR3 Advert - February 2026.pdf - 789 KB (opens in new tab)

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: s.moore@braidwood.bham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/braidwood-school-for-the-deaf

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 s.moore@braidwood.bham.sch.uk.

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