Phase 1 opened in September 2022 with a Reception class and Y1 class and Phase 2 will open as a brand new build in September 2023 in Friar Park Road Wednesbury.

This is a very exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are looking for candidates who are:

•                                Creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child

•             Have the experience and skills to work with autistic pupils

•             Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team

•             Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

•              Are keen to be involved in shaping the curriculum and improving learning opportunities

•             Would like the opportunity to develop their leadership skills

We can offer the successful candidates:

•             A commitment to continuing professional development

•             A supportive and hardworking staff team

Job Summary

To provide classroom support to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.

To work under the guidance of teachers/senior staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom.

This will include programmes of work requiring detailed and specialist SEND knowledge and will involve assisting the teacher in the management/preparation of resources.

To support teachers with planning and delivery of teaching and learning to small groups and individual pupils

Please see job description and personal specification attached

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

 Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

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

 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)