Teaching Assistant

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11–18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community. Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we pride ourselves on our committed staff, inclusive ethos, and aspirational pupils.

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant with specific responsibility for supporting pupils with physical disabilities, including the provision of personal and intimate care. This is a vital role in ensuring pupils are safe, supported, and able to access learning with dignity and confidence.

The successful candidate will work closely with subject teachers, the SEND team, and pastoral staff to:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with physical disabilities, ensuring full access to the curriculum

• Deliver personal and intimate care in a respectful, sensitive, and confidential manner, in line with agreed care plans and school policies

• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion

• Support pupils individually and in small groups, both in and out of the classroom

• Assist with mobility, positioning, and use of specialist equipment as required

• Manage and support pupil behaviour to maintain a safe and constructive learning environment

• Respond proactively to pupils’ needs, questions, and requests for help

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pupils with additional needs

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly motivated, caring, and enthusiastic

• Has high expectations of pupils and a commitment to inclusive practice

• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• Is a committed and reliable team player

• Is willing to undertake relevant training related to physical disability and personal care

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people within a supportive and inclusive school community.

About the Academy Trust

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective academies, and five non-selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.

The King Edward VI Academy Trust (“the Academy Trust") was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back-office central support services, including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.

Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy, which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.

For more information and to apply, please visit our employment page: https://www.keshacademy.com/school/column-2/employment.html

Alternatively, please get in touch by telephone: 0121 647 2471 or email: vacancies@keshacademy.com

Closing date: 18 May 2026.

The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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

Charity Number: 529051.