ROLE  HLTA

Salary Range: Grade F - Between FTE £34,409 - £42,409  / Actual £26,353 - £32,332 + SEN Allowance

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

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term-Time Only (Part time applicants will be considered for suitable applicants)

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Job Overview:

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.

The successful candidate will

·         Have previous experience and skills in working with children with SEND

·         Have experience of working with children with Autism

·         Have experience of teaching/delivering interventions to support pupils academic and/or SEND needs.

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

·         Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes.

·         Provide a high standard of nurturing and education, through quality interactions and by developing strong, authentic relationships with all children and 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 that 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  colleagues regarding children’s progress and general wellbeing.

·         Have  a HLTA qualification or NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistant with experience of working at HLTA level

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,  evidence of 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 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

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Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 9.00am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Interview Date:  Wednesday 8th 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.