Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Oasisacademywoodview; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting children, particularly those with special needs, fostering their social and emotional development, and collaborating with the teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children from Reception to Year 6 and will be committed to promoting high educational standards. The academy values community and inclusivity, seeking someone who resonates with this mission.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive community environment

Access to great facilities and outdoor space

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism.
• Confidence in working with children from Reception to Year 6.
• Commitment to raising educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their educational journey.
• Help develop social and emotional skills.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team.

Skills

Supporting children with special educational needs

Developing positive relationships

Overcoming barriers to learning

Job description

* Higher Level Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Higher Level Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Birmingham, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: SCP 23-27 pro rata £34,434 - Actual Salary £26,01Posted: 4th December 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 2nd January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1522804Suitable for: Other GraduatesStart Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Suitable for: Other Graduates* Job ID: 1522804* Share :Thank you for taking the first step in making a real difference to our students lives!By joining us at Oasis and specifically Woodview academy you'll be:* Joining a large established Trust of 54 Academies with support and systems in place to make sure that staff wellbeing is front and centre of everything we do.* Joining a Good Academy where “Pupils are proud of their school” & “Leaders and the trust ensure well-being is a priority having reviewed policies and processes to reduce workload for staff.” Ofsted 2025. We know that great schools are only sustainable within happy and healthy communities and our relationships are a key part of this.* As a founding member of the NioT benefit from excellent training and professional development opportunities alongside your excellent LMP training to progress your education career.* Joining an academy where our mission is to ensure we provide a rich educational experience to ensure that every child and young person has the opportunity to achieve at the highest level & a strong track record of putting exceptional education at the heart of our communities . We're looking for someone who strongly believes in this!**About our HLTA**The successful candidate will: Be confident in working throughout the school from Reception to Year 6• Have previous experience of supporting children with special educational needs and specifically children with an autism diagnosis• Be totally committed to raising standards and overcoming barriers to learning for all children• Be driven to ensure each child they work with makes accelerated progress• Be able to develop the social, emotional skills and interactions of identified pupils• Successfully work with children, developing positive relationships and providing appropriate support.• Have a commitment to working as part of our hardworking team**About Oasis Woodview**You’ll be joining an academy with great facilities and outdoor space, access to community hub and where every child has their own iPad. We're really proud of what we've achieved on our journey so far and some of the initiatives & facts we love include:* Root to fruit programme. These are our gardens created by students from an area previously rubble. Students have had great learning opportunities such as learning to grow crops.* We're an inclusive academy with 42 different languages spoken & a great diverse make-upAbout Oasis Community LearningThe overall vision for every part of Oasis is for community. A place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their potential. Delivering first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole community.Next stepsClick on apply and complete our application form and provide a short overview as to why you feel you are a good fit for us at Oasis and specifically Woodview.Recruitment timelineWe are looking to get the right candidate/s in role as soon as possible. We actively encourage early applications, and the position will close on Friday 2nd January 2026 @ 12pm. Interviews will be held W/C 05/01/2026.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Woodview is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Oasis Academy WoodviewPart of### Oasis Community Learning