Teaching Assistant Posts - Level 3
Uffculme School
Birmingham
- £26,409 - £32,543 pro rata
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Birmingham Pay Scale Grade 3 plus SEN allowance
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2025
Job overview
Uffculme School is looking for enthusiastic, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, with high expectations for all pupils, to join our strong and friendly team.
Uffculme School offers co-education for children and young people of the ages 3 to 19 years from all parts of the city. Our students represent the wide cultural mix that makes up the general population of Birmingham. We are a successful school with a long and proven track record of providing high quality education for young people with a primary diagnosis of ASD. We currently cater for over 300 children over three sites.
We require candidates who:
- are qualified level 3 teaching assistants, with grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- have energy and initiative, enjoy a challenge and are able to make positive relationships with pupils.
- have a minimum of two years’ experience of supporting children with autism in a special school setting.
- are a positive role model for our pupils, who will help them develop their self-awareness, self-esteem, build confidence as well as supporting their learning.
- Will manage and develop working relations with other colleagues.
- Will work positively and constructively within their team and with other colleagues.
- will think creatively and imaginatively and identify opportunities.will promote our core values and ethos.
If, having read the job description and person specification, you wish to apply for the role please visit https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/uffculme-school-1052481 to complete the online application form.
The closing date for applications is midday 21 May 2025. Interviews will be held in the following week following half term (date to be confirmed) to start in September 2025.
The school is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees.
Applicants for the role are advised to ensure they are fully familiar with the requirements of the role when applying, to fully complete the application form and ensure that they are in a position to provide all required supporting documentation and evidence. Your application must contain clear contact details for referees and that you are able to provide evidence of your qualifications. CVs are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed application form. Please note that the school does not offer a visa sponsorship scheme
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About Uffculme School
- Uffculme School
- 2 Yew Tree Road, Moseley, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B13 8QG
- United Kingdom
We are delighted you are thinking of joining Uffculme School
Uffculme School is a Special school, offering co-education for children and young people from ages 4 to 19 years. Our students represent the wide cultural mix that makes up the general population of Birmingham. We are a successful school with a proven track record of providing high quality education for young people with a primary diagnosis of ASD. We currently cater for around 300 children over three sites.
Uffculme is a dynamic and unique community, with a committed and skilled group of staff. All staff at the school are passionate about meeting the needs of children and young people as well as supporting them develop on their own pathways and to achieve their aspirations. We believe Uffculme is a wonderful place to learn and work. We are committed to further developing our provision to enhance further the learning opportunities and experiences of our young people.
Our recent Ofsted remarks on the changes that the school has made in recent years. We work with students, parents, carers and staff to understand the changing priorities for our learners at school and beyond our gates. We all aim to ensure that the lived experiences of our students at school enables them to make ambitious progress towards their personalised outcomes in line with our mission statement.
To enable all young people to lead meaningful and enjoyable lives.
What we give our staff:
· Strong CPD opportunities with opportunities for career development
· A supportive Leadership Team
· The opportunity to working with students who are fun, unique and inspire us to be our best.
If you are applying for one of our vacancies, please ensure that you fully complete the application form, including the area asking for more information about the skills and experience you would bring to Uffculme.
The school is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees.
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