Key Role Information

Salary
Pro rata £21,311 rising to £26,350
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/02/2026 12:00
Interview
27 February 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
3
Department
Learner Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

32.50 hours per week, Term-Time Only

Salary Grade 3 (full time starting salary £27,254 rising to £33,699

Approx pro rata salary is £21,311 rising to £26,350

 

All Teaching Assistants at Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre are appointed to work with a range of students, across all key stages, and as part of a team - under the general direction and supervision of the SENDCo and SEND Lead Practitioners. They take a vital role in enriching and enhancing learning experiences and contributing to personal, social, physical and emotional development.

The dedicated Specialist Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) will provide directed intervention and support for the highest needs students who have an EHCP/SSPP or broad, complex SEND needs.

Under the direction of the SENDCo and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) - and in accordance with the young person’s EHCP/SSPP/One Page Profile - the appointed specialist will facilitate broad access to bespoke curriculum adaptations and interventions, whilst enabling inclusion, as far as possible, within the Hillcrest community.


Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experienceessential

Skills

CPD / Training

Recent Safeguarding training

Experience

Working knowledge and experience of the SEND Code of Practiceessential
Experience in contributing to parent/multi-agency meetingsessential
Experience of working with specialist agencies such as the CAT Team, PSS, Occupational Therapists, Physio Therapists and/or other relevant medical/healthcare practitionersessential
Experience of liaising with teachers, parents and specialist SEND agenciesessential
Recent experience of planning, preparing and delivering measurable learning interventionsessential
Recent experience working within a Secondary educational settingessential
Recent experience of working with young people with a range of complex SEND needsessential
Working knowledge and experience of individual student risk assessmentsessential
Working knowledge and experience of The Equalities Act, 2010essential
Experience working with students with SEMH needs
Knowledge and experience of the Preparation for Adulthood Framework

Experience/Knowledge

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of policies and procedures in relation to Child Protection/Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Confidentiality within the school environment

Other Activities

Attendance at meetings as required

Qualifications

Level 3 Qualification in being a Teaching Assistant or equivalent roleessential
GCSE English/Maths Grace C/4+essential

Relevant Skills

The ability to take initiative, in accordance with pre-approved directionessential
The ability to work under directionessential
Excellent communication and organisational skillsessential

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working at Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre. We are pleased you are considering working for us. We hope you are able to learn about our school from our school website www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk, where among other information we have web pages detailing our performance and our ethos and our curriculum.

About our School

Hillcrest is an 11-16 girls’ school with a mixed sixth form located on an extensive green field site in south west Birmingham. At Hillcrest, we provide each student with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in both academic and social terms.

We have very high expectations of our students, and great emphasis is placed on self-discipline; self-respect; hard work; achievement and high standards of behaviour.

We have a highly qualified team of staff committed to delivering quality education to all of our students. Your child will enter a safe and secure environment in which high-quality learning can take place effectively. We are proud to play our part in helping students become the thoughtful, caring, confident and well-educated young adults of tomorrow.

We hope you will decide to become a part of the Hillcrest success story.

Work Hard - Be Kind - Aim High


Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

Claire Thompson

recruitment@hillcrest.bham.sch.uk

Stonehouse Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham
West Midlands
B32 3AE

Safeguarding Information

Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.  We also undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.