Teaching Assistant

Willenhall E-ACT Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 November 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,370.82 - £26,406.05 Annually (Actual) SCP 8 - 13

Teaching Assistant job summary

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

E-ACT Willenhall Academy | Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

At E-ACT Willenhall Academy, we are dedicated in developing the leaders of tomorrow. At E-ACT Willenhall Academy, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and foster leadership qualities in every student. Our commitment is to create an inspiring and supportive environment that empowers young minds to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

Elevate your career with E-ACT Willenhall Academy and be part of a community committed to developing tomorrow's leaders today.

Be a part of something special: https://willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed. You will have experience working with children, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships while promoting inclusion, independence and high expectations for all pupils.

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senco, Phase Lead, or Headteacher, this post holder will be accountable for:

• Support pupils individually and in small groups to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver planned learning activities and provide feedback on pupil progress, achievement and behaviour.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeing, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education plans, behaviour strategies and personal care programmes where required.
• Prepare learning resources and support the effective use of ICT to enhance pupil engagement and independence.

Pay range:

SCP 8 - 13 £24,370.82 - £26,406.05 (FTE: £27,709.00 - £30,023.00)

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent
• TA2 qualification or relevant experience
• Relevant educational experience supporting a child/children in a school setting
• Ability to model acceptable behaviours and encourage good social skills

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Willenhall E-ACT Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1106 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Willenhall E-ACT Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willenhall-e-act-academy

A vibrant 11-16 academy in Walsall. Our vision is for all of our students to flourish and succeed, helping them to develop into tomorrow’s leaders.

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