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Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Phoenix Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,987.00 - £25,590.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Point 17-21 + £2,539 SEN Allowance
Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Required: ASAP
Permanent
32.5 hours per week
39 weeks per year
Actual Salary: £23,987 - £25,590 + £2,539 SEN Allowance
We are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils. This role will involve promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion and give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so that they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement. We are looking for an individual who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy’s vision and values.
The successful candidate will hold GCSE level (to include English and Maths grade C/4 +), and an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
About this Role
Here at Phoenix Academy, we are extremely ambitious for our pupils and although our pupils have a range of different needs, we strive to eradicate barriers to educational success for all.
We are pupil centred, and this means that we recognise that achievement has many forms and the imparting of skills that will have life-long benefits is key to our teaching philosophy. Our teachers are committed to delivering excellent learning experiences for all pupils, with a key focus on their wellbeing through compassionate and ethical engagement. We will help them to be the very best they can be.
Once our pupils move onto secondary school, we are proud that they will leave with high self-esteem that enables them to meet the challenges ahead with determination and confidence.
Together, our approach will be to:
Ensure highly effective classroom practice
Commit to overcoming barriers to learning for all pupils, without exception
Secure high levels of engagement from all stakeholders which enable excellent pupil achievement
About Academy Transformation Trust
We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform the learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
In return, you will benefit from:
A warm, welcoming and highly skilled team, who support and inspire each other
A creative and innovative environment
Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 13 November 2025 at 9am
Interview date: Friday 21 November 2025
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Phoenix Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 48 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Phoenix Academy website
Here at Phoenix Academy, we are extremely ambitious for our pupils and although our pupils have a range of different needs, we strive to eradicate barriers to educational success for all.
We are pupil centred, and this means that we recognise that achievement has many forms and the imparting of skills that will have life-long benefits is key to our teaching philosophy. Our teachers are committed to delivering excellent learning experiences for all pupils, with a key focus on their wellbeing through compassionate and ethical engagement. We will help them to be the very best they can be.
Once our pupils move onto secondary school, we are proud that they will leave with high self esteem that enables them to meet the challenges ahead with determination and confidence.
Our website will provide you with an insight into our everyday life and the additional activities that we provide alongside our special events.
If you would like to find out more, please contact the academy.
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