Teaching Assistant Level 2

ROLE Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary Range: Grade D - Between FTE £24,891 - £26,930 / Actual £19,063 - £20,625 + SEN Allowance

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

Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term-Time Only

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Job Overview:

Connect: Inspire: Achieve

At Forward Education Trust our mission is: 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 2to 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 be:

Compassionate and patient

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Have empathy and understanding of diverse needs

Be eager to learn and grow in an inclusive educational setting

Be dedicated to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment

Have an NVQ 2 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, online search, 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

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

A wellbeing package and family friendly policies

Rewards and awards in line with Trust behaviours and values

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 6th July 2026 at 9.00am

Shortlisting Monday 6th July 2026

Interview Dates: Tuesday 14th 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.

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.