Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School

Based at:  Victoria College, Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1LD 

Level 3 Teaching Assistant  - 32 Hours per week 

Permanent Contract - Term Time Only

Working pattern:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30-4.15 and Wednesday 9.30-5.00

Victoria College is a vibrant, specialist college for young people aged 19 to 25 years with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. We provide a bespoke curriculum preparing students for adulthood. The holistic approach ensures that learning is cross curricular to develop the skills required. We offer a 38-week, term-time provision which attracts students from across the City of Birmingham and the neighbouring authorities.

As an integral part of the college team, you will support the development and progression of students and assessment system. You will need to have excellent written and oral skills and can communicate/liaise with students and class teachers on a regular basis with regards to promoting their achievements. 

 The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

•        Flexibility to work across the college’s departments.

•        The ability to work using your initiative, and as part of a team.

•        Clear and effective communication with students and colleagues.

•        Have initiative and the desire to take ownership of tasks.

•         You must have a sound knowledge of supporting communication and cognition for students with high needs.

•        You must be able to support class teams with the postural management of students with physical disabilities to promote postural development.

•        A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification and GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Level 4 or above or recognised equivalent qualifications is essential.

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide 2 suitable references

Short-Listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Terms and Conditions

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and ahs the amended to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2002. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent conviction and cautions are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclose, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence using the English Language, as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016

To apply please complete an application pack on mynewterm.com

Please refer to the Level 3 Teaching Assistant person specification and job description.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th March 2026 at  midnight