Level 3 Teaching Assistant - The Hive College


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B24 8BL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hoursof work:32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, or 26 per week 4 days, term Time Only

Salary:Grade 3 - £27,254 to £33,699 FTE. Pay award Pending Autumn 2026

32.50 hours: £21,217.91 to £26,235.50 Actual

26.00 hours: £16,974.33 to £20,988.40 Actual

Allowances:£1,722 SEN allowance FTE (pro rata)

Contracttype:Permanent

Startdateofrole:Autumn Term

Closing date:Tuesday 1 September 2026

Interview date:W/C 21 September 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required:Yes

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY

Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.

Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Teaching Assistant vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.

The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends’.

We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include:

• Employment

• Independent living

• Good health

• Friends, relationships and community

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

• A minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above (or equivalent).

• A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education.

• The ability to support teachers in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as and when required.

• The ability to work with individuals and small groups of students.

• Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour.

• The ability to support students in the classroom and whilst out in the community.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please email: reception@hivecollege.org.uk.

What the school offers its staff

• Happy and enthusiastic staff and students who are proud of their college.

• A supportive working environment that promotes teamwork among staff.

• A friendly and motivated team.

• A positive learning environment where young adults thrive in an outstanding college.

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.

• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.

• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.

• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.

• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App–including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.

• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.

• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme(TPS)for Teachers.

• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’plus service and 34 following 10 years’plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.

• Family friendly policies.

• Onsite parking at all sites.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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