Graduate Assistant

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11–18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community. Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils.This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious graduate who might be considering a career in education to gain valuable experience by joining our fantastic inclusion team. As a non-teaching role, you will be responsible for supporting pupils who are at the early stage of learning English to help them engage with learning and secure good progress.The successful candidate will:Be highly motivated and enthusiasticHave high expectations of students and what they can achieveHave an understanding of strategies which address barriers to learningBe a committed team playerWe can offer you:Access to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeA modern, well-resourced environmentSupportive, enthusiastic and committed colleaguesAccess to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needsAbout the Academy TrustThe King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective academies, and five non-selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.The King Edward VI Academy Trust (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back-office central support services, including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy, which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.For more information and to apply, please visit our employment page: https://www.keshacademy.com/school/column-2/employment.htmlAlternatively, please get in touch by telephone: 0121 647 2471 or email: vacancies@keshacademy.comClosing date: 18 May 2026.The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.Charity Number: 529051.