Teaching Assistant Development Lead
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1HJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22364e4a-73ba-4c14-ba8c-57b0e0541be1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Two new posts for TA development leads are being introduced at Mayfield to support the school’s goal to create a more devolved leadership structure. The TA development leads will be class based, working on one site only and will work closely with pupils to facilitate positive engagement in learning and with teaching assistants to mentor, coach and develop them to excel in their role. The TA development leads will provide short weekly training sessions for TAs.
There are two posts available. One role will be based at Wheeler Street and the other role will be based at Heathfield Road. There is the option for the postholder/s to work either 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday or 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
The successful candidates will be skilled experienced SEND classroom practitioners with good communication and literacy skills and will be adept at using school systems to record progress, communicating effectively with pupils and parents and logging behaviour and safeguarding concerns. The ability to show respect and empathy towards all colleagues whilst also promoting high standards and supporting and enabling colleagues to improve their practice is essential.
What the school offers its staff
In addition to the salary, we offer a benefits package for all employees through BSHF and regular opportunities for professional development and growth through the school and as part of the Trust.
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.
Two new posts for TA development leads are being introduced at Mayfield to support the school’s goal to create a more devolved leadership structure. The TA development leads will be class based, working on one site only and will work closely with pupils to facilitate positive engagement in learning and with teaching assistants to mentor, coach and develop them to excel in their role. The TA development leads will provide short weekly training sessions for TAs.
There are two posts available. One role will be based at Wheeler Street and the other role will be based at Heathfield Road. There is the option for the postholder/s to work either 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday or 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
The successful candidates will be skilled experienced SEND classroom practitioners with good communication and literacy skills and will be adept at using school systems to record progress, communicating effectively with pupils and parents and logging behaviour and safeguarding concerns. The ability to show respect and empathy towards all colleagues whilst also promoting high standards and supporting and enabling colleagues to improve their practice is essential.
What the school offers its staff
In addition to the salary, we offer a benefits package for all employees through BSHF and regular opportunities for professional development and growth through the school and as part of the Trust.
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.