Teaching Assistant Longwill Primary School for Deaf …, Birmingham

Position Summary

2 Permanent Full Time Level 2 Teaching Assistants, starting 5th January 2026. Grade 2 SCP 3 – 8. Salary: £24,796 – £26,824 + SEN point pro rata. 32.5 hours per week, term time only. School: Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children, Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham B31 1LD. Head Teacher: Miss Jessica Rosser.

Telephone: 0121 475 3923

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Work alongside Teachers of the Deaf and fellow Teaching Assistants, both Deaf and hearing.
• Support the varied and complex needs of Deaf sign bilingual pupils, some with additional needs.
• Use own initiative and creative thinking to support learning.
• Communicate with British Sign Language at minimum Level 1.
• Collaborate with team to meet the school’s needs and support professional development.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the school.

Qualifications and Experience

• Highly motivated with high expectations for Deaf children.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and a lifelong learner.
• Actively engaged in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is essential.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Innovative and exciting special school environment.
• Supportive environment with dedicated and highly skilled staff.
• Opportunity to work in a school that prioritises professional development.
• Exposure to a community of Deaf sign bilingual children.

Legal and EEO Statement

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their identity and right to work in the UK and will have an online search undertaken before any interview.