Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Strength through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Excellence through Diversity

About this Role

We are looking for a higher level teaching assistant to join our join our dedicated and dynamic team, to make a real difference to the lives of our learners at Yarnfield Primary School. This role will be based in our enhanced provision to support our high-needs SEND pupils.

About You

To be successful you must hold a higher level teaching assistant qualification or equivalent and have previous experience working with primary aged children ideally with experience of working with children with SEND needs or disabilities.

About our school 

Yarnfield Primary School is a three form entry primary school with a 52 place nursery serving a diverse community in south Birmingham.  The school is part of the Summit Learning Trust which comprises of five primary schools, three secondary schools and a sixth form.

Yarnfield Primary is on an exciting journey with OFSTED judging the School Good with outstanding features. Our aim, drive and ambition is to provide the children with real, purposeful high quality learning experiences which inspire and motivate them in achieving their very best. 

Why work for us?

We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:

•  Employee assistance programme
• High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
• Wellbeing Advocates
• Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
• Generous employer pension schemes

Why Join Summit Learning Trust? 

•  A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.