Higher Level Teaching Assistant - The Meadows School

Overview

The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS) is looking for a SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support and enrich the learning experience for students with complex and profound needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Build relationships with staff, students and parents using a range of engagement strategies.
• Support pupils to develop high expectations of their own learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively within the team and fully support the ethos and aims of the school.

Desired Attributes & Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with children with SEND.
• Positive, flexible and open to new ideas.
• Team player.
• Level 4 qualified higher level teaching assistant.
• English & Maths GCSE minimum grade C/4.
• Willfully committed to supporting and making a real difference to students’ learning outcomes.
• Experience with students with complex and profound needs (full training will be provided).

Benefits

• Competitive salary including SEN allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Employee rewards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Regular support and supervision.
• Staff support services: mental health first aid, occupational health service, employee assistance programme.
• Programme with access for your whole family, staff briefings and events.
• Creative, flexible curriculum tailored to individual student needs.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Access to a wide range of high-quality resources.

Practical Details

Hours: 32.5 hours, Term Time plus 1 week

Grade: Grade E, SCP 18-25, £31,537 - £36,363 (Actual Salary £24,824 - £29,483 p.a.) + SEN Allowance

Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU / Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ – the position may be based at either site.

Closing Date: 31st August 2026 at 8am

Shortlisting date: W/C 31st August 2026

Interviews: W/C 6th September 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose that they wish to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include them on your application.

Legal and Compliance

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and all references will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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