About the lighthouse Multi Academy Trust:

The Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, located in the West Midlands, consists of 9 primary schools across the Walsall borough. We are proud to be Lighthouse and across our academies we have:

·         3,000 Amazing Children

·         500 Dedicated Staff Members

·         9 Fabulous Schools

·         A uniquely developed Forest School

·         1 Additionally Resourced Provision

·         2 Special Resourced Provision (SRPs)

·         A school with the only Crown Bowling Green in England. 

About this role:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

31 hours per week, Term Time only

Pay Grade: G7 (point 22 to 27 - £32,654 to £37,035 pro rata to hours worked/term time)

Field Road Academy  is proud to be a member of The Lighthouse Trust, a federation that is now 9 schools and growing.

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have the dedication and empathy to make a positive impact on young learners? We are seeking a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic and welcoming primary school team.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with a range of special educational needs

·         Assist in the implementation of IEP’s

·         Support pupils with classroom activities

·         Encourage and help develop independence, self-confidence, and social skills

·         Monitor and track the progress of children

We Are Looking For:

·         Experience working with children, ideally in an SEN setting

·         A caring and flexible approach to working with children

·         Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

·         Knowledge or willingness to learn about SEN and how to support children with diverse needs

·         A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

If you are excited about supporting children with special educational needs and would like to join our dedicated team, we would love to hear from you!

Field Road Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We encourage you to visit our wonderful school, please contact the school office to arrange a suitable date.

What we offer you:

·         A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.

·         High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.

·         Excellent CPD opportunities

·         Annual conferences with keynote speakers.

·         Access to professional coaching.

·         A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.

·         Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.

·         Access to discounts through our Reward partner Perkbox.