Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham (B12 OTP)
Type: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £85–£95 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: December 2025

ABC Teachers are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the team at Calthorpe Academy, part of the Thrive Education Partnership, starting in December.

Calthorpe Academy is a specialist school in Birmingham that provides education for pupils aged 2–19 years with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ learning, personal development, and wellbeing. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide individualised support that helps each pupil reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with young people with additional needs in a supportive, forward-thinking school community.

• Support students with learning, communication, and sensory needs in the classroom.

• Assist in implementing tailored education and therapy programmes.

• Promote positive behaviour and encourage student engagement.

• Provide personal care support where required (training provided).

• Help prepare resources and adapt activities to suit individual abilities.

• Support off-site visits and enrichment activities as part of the wider curriculum.

Calthorpe Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school located in the heart of Birmingham, proudly part of the Thrive Education Partnership. The academy provides an exceptional learning environment across its main site and satellite provisions at Oaklands and Belgrave.

The school features:

• Specialist facilities including sensory and therapy rooms.

• Dedicated spaces for Art, PE, Science, and Life Skills.

• Outdoor learning areas and a strong focus on wellbeing and communication.

• A collaborative, experienced team committed to making a difference every day.

Calthorpe Academy is deeply committed to enabling all pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring every young person is supported to reach their unique potential.

• Experience working with children or young adults with SEND (school, care, or community setting).

• A calm, patient, and caring nature with a genuine passion for helping others.

• Confidence to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Flexibility and enthusiasm for supporting students with a variety of needs.

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Experience with PECS, Makaton, or sensory support is beneficial but not essential – training and CPD are provided.

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE.

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).

• Free CPD opportunities to develop your professional skills.

• Pension contributions.

• Social and networking events.

• A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way.

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting the development of young people. We proudly partner with the Thrive Education Partnership to recruit passionate staff for their outstanding network of SEND schools.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to join the inspiring team at Calthorpe Academy, we’d love to hear from you.

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