Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Permanent

• Grade 4 - £34,434 - £41,771
• Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
• Working 36.5 hours per week
• Are you passionate about empowering deaf children and young people to thrive in their education and beyond?
• Do you share our commitment to promoting inclusion, access, and achievement for deaf learners across educational settings?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support deaf children and young people, their families, and educational settings across Birmingham. This role focuses on promoting inclusive communication strategies, supporting access to learning, and helping young people develop the skills they need for independence and adulthood.

You will work directly with children and families not only in schools and other educational settings, but also in their homes, empowering families to support their child’s development. Your work will also play a vital role in supporting transition into, and between settings.

You will be part of the Sensory and Physical Support Team, working alongside Teachers of the Deaf and Specialist Teaching Assistants.

We are committed to safeguarding all children and young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, two satisfactory references, and the successful completion of pre-employment vetting procedures.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application.  The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post.  Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.  Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration. 

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).