About this role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post

Grade 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary

Grade 4 £35,570 - £43,149 FTE (£27,692.12 - £34,592.56 Actual)

Allowance

SEN Allowance - £1,779 pro rata

Hours of work

32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract type

Permanent

Start date

4 January 2027

Closing date

16 November 2026

Interview date

Week commencing 30 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required

Yes

About Us

Education Impact Academy Trust is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham, incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We work collaboratively to deliver outstanding provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our shared ethos is “Better Never Ends”.

“These are exciting times at Queensbury School. Caring staff, an ambitious curriculum and new buildings are all driving improvements for pupils. Leaders aim to help pupils ‘unleash their limitless potential’. Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making this vision a reality.”

About the Role

To complement the professional work of Teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This includes planning, preparing and delivering learning sessions, assessing pupil progress and contributing to the wider provision within the school.

The HLTA will play a key role within the Discovery and Quest pathways, supporting pupils with a range of complex SEND needs. The role includes planning and delivering the equivalent of one day per week of learning, with a strong emphasis on:

Communication development
Emotional wellbeing and regulation
Preparation for adulthood (PfA)

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact hr@queensbury.eiat.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
Family friendly policies.
Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

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.