Level 3 Teaching Assistant - The Hive College

Hoursof work:32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, or 26 per week 4 days, term Time Only

Salary:Grade 3 - £27,254 to £33,699 FTE. Pay award Pending Autumn 2026

32.50 hours: £21,217.91 to £26,235.50 Actual

26.00 hours: £16,974.33 to £20,988.40 Actual

Allowances:£1,722 SEN allowance FTE (pro rata)

Contracttype:Permanent

Startdateofrole:Autumn Term

Closing date:Tuesday 1 September 2026

Interview date:W/C 21 September 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required:Yes

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY

Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.

Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Teaching Assistant vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.

The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends’.

We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include:

• Employment
• Independent living
• Good health
• Friends, relationships and community

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• A minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above (or equivalent).
• A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education.
• The ability to support teachers in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as and when required.
• The ability to work with individuals and small groups of students.
• Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• The ability to support students in the classroom and whilst out in the community.

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

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please email: reception@hivecollege.org.uk.