ROLE  Teaching Assistant Level 3

Salary Range: Grade E - Between FTE £27,362 - £33,898 / Actual £20,956 - £25,916 + SEN Allowance

Location: High Point Academy, Friar Park Rd, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term-Time Only 

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Job Overview:

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

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:

·         Provide support to pupils across the school, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.           

·         Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session

·         Provide a high standard of nurturing and education, through quality interactions and by developing strong, authentic relationships with all children including  on a one-to-one basis if required.

·         Be proactive, flexible and a reliable team player, offering support to colleagues.

·         Build and maintain strong relationships to enable all children to flourish and ensure our community needs are at the forefront of all we do.

·         Support children to make progress through working closely with a supportive and experienced team, as well as  external professionals.

           Provide regular feedback to the class teacher, SLT and  other colleagues regarding children’s progress and general wellbeing.

·         Have  NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.

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 

 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

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

·         Comprehensive induction and probation support and 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

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Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 03 July 2026 at 9.00am

Shortlisting: 03 July 2026

Interview Date:  Friday 10th July 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. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks. 

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 and references.