Teaching Assistant Level 3
High Point Academy, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JS2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 October 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 salary £21,648 - £26,772 + SEN Allowance £2,127 / Actual £1,629.04
Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary
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.
The High Point Academy opened in September 2021, and we aim for all our pupils to be "ACE" we have ambitious aspirations for all our learners, we wish to challenge the impossible and encourage independence for all.
We educate up to 112 pupils aged 11-16 years with autism and moderate learning difficulties. High Point is part of Forward Education Trust, a rapidly growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midlands (Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell).
Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting and leading small groups and individuals with Maths, English, Reading, SEMH, vocational and practical activities, supporting pupils to develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem, and deploying effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of behavioural needs.
The successful candidate will:
Providing support into pupils across the school, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
Supervising groups and occasionally whole classes for a session
Providing a high standard of nurturing and education, through quality interactions and by developing strong, authentic relationships, .
Being proactive, flexible and a reliable team player, offering support to colleagues when required.
Building and maintain strong relationships with all to enable all children to flourish and our communities' needs are at the forefront of all we do.
Supporting children to make progress, working closely with a supportive and experienced team, as well as external professionals. Providing regular feedback to both the class teacher regarding children’s progress and general wellbeing.
NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification required.
All applications: All Applicants In line with our commitment to safeguarding will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from at least your last two employers, evidence of required qualifications and medical clearance
Competitive 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:
Local Government Pension Scheme
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
Employee Questionnaire - Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations
Personal & professional learning & development - including FLICK online learning and other resources
Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
Occupational Health Service - accessible to support the needs of individual staff
Staff recognition - e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues
Mental Health First Aiders
Policies are developed and reviewed to support positive health & well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause
Our well-being support for Assistant Headteachers focuses on managing accountability, workload, and emotional intelligence through professional supervision, peer mentoring, and a supportive organisational culture
Staff recognition - awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values
A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children
Closing Date for Applications: 16 October 2026
Shortlisting Date - 19 September 2026
Interview Date: 23 October 2026
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
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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