Teaching Assistant Q3 Academy Great Barr is seeking a caring, motivated Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team. You will support students with additional needs, help remove barriers to learning, and work closely with teaching staff to adapt lessons, monitor progress, and deliver targeted interventions. The Role Support students in and out of class Build positive relationships and encourage engagement Adapt resources and assist with learning plans Support behaviour expectations and safeguarding Communicate with families and professionals Assist with trips, activities, and interventions What We’re Looking For GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Experience supporting young people Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to adapt learning and work as part of a team Commitment to inclusion and our values of Community, Ambition, Respect, Excellence Why Join Us? Supportive, friendly staff community Centralised behaviour system Excellent CPD and development opportunities Modern facilities and fully resourced curriculum Staff wellbeing benefits and onsite parking Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026, 11:59pm Interview Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 To arrange a visit, contact c.drummond@gbr.merciantrust.org.uk The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.