Fox Hollies School is a maintained special school for students aged 11–19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. We are seeking Level 2 & Level 3 Teaching Assistants who are passionate about SEN education and wish to join our growing school.

Fixed-term for 1 year - Teaching Assistant posts 

 Grade 2 salary range (pro rata) £19,388 + SEN allowance, depending on qualifications and experience 

 Grade 3 salary range (pro rata) £22,361 + SEN allowance, depending on qualifications and experience 

Fixed-term dates: 1 September 2026 - 31 August 2027 

Due to increased staffing needs linked to the growing number of students requiring additional support, the school is seeking to appoint several Teaching Assistants. These posts are fixed term for one year, with the possibility of becoming permanent at the end of the fixed term, subject to the needs of the school. 

Appointments may be made at Grade 2 or Grade 3, depending on qualifications, experience and the needs of the school. 

Grade 2 roles are suited to candidates who can provide effective class-based support for students, while Grade 3 roles are intended for more experienced and appropriately qualified staff who can take on a broader range of responsibilities, including contributing more directly to planning, assessment and short periods of class cover within agreed parameters. 

The positions will be class-based across the school, supporting students aged 11-19 who have severe and complex learning disabilities. 

Experience of working with young people or young adults with severe learning disabilities is essential, whether in an education or care setting, and a commitment to supporting personal care is also essential. 

Further information about the school can be found on the school website: https://www.foxhollies.bham.sch.uk/ 

Applicants should state clearly whether they wish to be considered for the Grade 2 post, the Grade 3 post or both, and should outline the skills, qualifications and experience they would bring in relation to the relevant job description and person specification. 

Deadline for applications: Monday 22nd June  9:00am 

We encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close ahead of the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of strong applications are received. 

Interviews: Friday 26 June 

Fox Hollies School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Fox Hollies School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our school in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references, online and social media searches and Disclosure and Barring Services checks in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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