Teaching Assistant Level 3

High Point Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 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: £28,265.00 - £34,955.00 Annually (FTE) Actual £21,647-£26,771 plus SEN Allowance

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

Connect:Inspire:Achieve

At Forward Education Trust we clearly state our mission - empowering children and young people to live their best lives. This is encompassed in our 3 core values: working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Teaching Assistant Level 3to join Highpoint Academy.

High Point Academy is a specialist setting for pupils aged 11 to 16 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), associated Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). At High Point, we believe that every child has unique strengths, talents and aspirations. Our aim is to inspire ambition, nurture curiosity and create an inclusive school community where every young person feels seen, heard and valued.

Pupils at High Point access their curriculum through one of two pathways. These have been carefully tailored to meet the needs of pupils and are designed to support them to achieve their full potential, develop independence and become life-long learners

High Point Academy recognises Teaching Assistants are valued members of our school community; they have a crucial role in supporting pupils to access their curriculum and nurture potential.

The successful candidate will :

- Have a compassionate and patient nature

- Role model positive behaviours and attitudes, adhering to all school and trust policies

- Hold strong communication skills

- Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards diverse needs

- Be dedicated to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment

- Have an eagerness to learn and grow in an inclusive setting

- Hold an NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications

Benefits:

Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:

FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits

Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner

Staff voice - consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas

Comprehensive induction and probation support and a supportive appraisal system

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations

Learning and development - including online learning and other resources

Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks

Mental Health First Aiders

Wellbeing package and family friendly policies

Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

. Local Government Pension Scheme

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 25th September at 9:00am

Shortlisting date - Monday 28th September 2026

Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.

If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work, online search and references.

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 High Point Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: High Point Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/high-point-academy

High Point Academy opened in September 2021 for children and young people aged 11-16 years who all have an Education Health and Care Plan and a diagnosis of Autism. The school is part of Forward Education Trust, who specialise in SEN provision. We are increasing our pupil numbers in September 2023 which has allowed for this fantastic new role.

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