Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8AF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13211fa3-c54b-401c-8060-34f83caa5fe1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ability to communicate fluently through the use of British Sign Language.
A good understanding of learning processes.
The ability to follow instructions from the teacher and also be able to work independently.
The ability to deal positively with children.
The ability to manage behaviour effectively and remain calm and non-confrontational.
The ability to use ICT effectively.
The ability to implement assessment for learning under the guidance of the teacher.
Show initiative and work independently.
What the school offers its staff
Braidwood is a highly successful school for deaf pupils aged between 11 and 19.
We are seeking someone to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to
undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the
teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To support teaching staff in the
development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.
Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
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.
The ability to communicate fluently through the use of British Sign Language.
A good understanding of learning processes.
The ability to follow instructions from the teacher and also be able to work independently.
The ability to deal positively with children.
The ability to manage behaviour effectively and remain calm and non-confrontational.
The ability to use ICT effectively.
The ability to implement assessment for learning under the guidance of the teacher.
Show initiative and work independently.
What the school offers its staff
Braidwood is a highly successful school for deaf pupils aged between 11 and 19.
We are seeking someone to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to
undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the
teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To support teaching staff in the
development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.
Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
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.