SEND Teaching Assistant

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants Required

This is a one‑year contract in the first instance beginning September 2026 (or as close to that date as possible). Applicants will be considered for both vacancies.

We have 2x vacancies for 20 hrs and 25 hrs per week (term time only) and the successful candidates will be expected to take on a lunchtime supervisor role for an additional 3.5 hours per week to maintain consistent support for named SEND pupils.

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OLOL is a great school with a very good reputation, exceptional children and inspirational and loyal staff who are passionate about making sure all of the children excel. We are a small but significantly oversubscribed school catering for children across the Yardley Wood/Hall Green/Solihull area primarily. We strive for academic excellence, but we also place equal emphasis on the development of our children as well‑rounded individuals.

The Governors of this successful and popular Catholic school wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Teaching Assistant who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour and is committed to providing the best support for pupils of all abilities.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Preferably be a practising Catholic
• Be an excellent teaching assistant, who can motivate and inspire children at all levels
• Teach and support groups of children or individuals following the direction of the class teacher and help to secure good progress from all learners
• Have high expectations of themselves and others and be committed to raising standards in teaching and learning, and behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Show initiative and be willing to develop themselves professionally
• Be flexible and willing to work in different age ranges
• Be willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with SEND pupils that have complex needs
• Be willing to undertake aspects of intimate care with children who have toileting issues

We can offer you:

• A happy, caring school with a very strong Catholic ethos
• Excellent Parish Links
• A supportive Governing Body and strong staff team who are committed to maintaining high standards Children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour
• An innovative and exciting curriculum
• An opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A well‑resourced school

Closing Date for applications:
Friday 28th August 2026 at 3.30 pm

Interviews will take place on:
Friday 2nd September 2026

If you have not heard by 1st September 2026, then you have not been shortlisted. We will not be giving individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

Interested candidates can visit the school on the following dates:

• By direct appointment made with the school office before the end of term (please arrange by calling )

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. All appointments made will be subject to receipt of at least 2 satisfactory references, and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

The necessary identity and right to work checks will be made in advance of interview. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre‑appointment health screening and you will be asked to consent to this re should be no unexplained gaps in your application form.

Applicants please note:

• This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment
• This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak and write fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

To make an application

• Go to https://
• Find the advert for a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant
• All relevant documents are found below the advert