Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Birmingham, B36 8AF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an individual who has:
• The ability to communicate fluently through the use of British Sign Language.
• A good understanding of learning processes.
• Take responsibility for whole class teaching
• The ability to deal positively with children.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources and materials
• The ability to use ICT effectively.
What the school offers its staff
Braidwood is a highly successful school for deaf pupils aged between 11 and 19.
The aim of this role is to support teaching staff in the development and education of children, including the provision of specialist skills and knowledge at an advanced level across a range of disciplines. To contribute to teaching and learning by planning and delivering lessons under the direction and supervision of qualified teachers. To support the progression of pupils through targeted interventions and structured lessons while preparing for a future teaching qualification.
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.