Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Elm Tree Primary Academy

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Tree Primary Academy, Sandwell, a new special school for autistic pupils, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a committed team. The post is permanent with 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 training days. Applicants should be passionate, creative, and able to work effectively within a team to improve outcomes for children.

Salary: Band E £31,537 - £36,363 FTE (actual salary £24,824 - £28,623 + SEN Allowance £1,211 pa). Closing date 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Creative, passionate and determined to secure the best outcomes for every child.
• Experience and skills to work with autistic pupils.
• Energetic, positive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children.

Responsibilities

• Involve in shaping the curriculum and improving learning opportunities.
• Develop leadership skills during the role.
• Support flexible working arrangements where possible.

Skills

Experience with autistic pupils

Curriculum development

Teamwork

Leadership development

Flexible working

Job description

Victoria Academies Trust,

Start Date November 2026

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a new special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs.

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:

• 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
• Happy to discuss flexible working

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.

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.

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)

Hours:

32.5, term time only + 5 training days

Grade:

Band E £31,537 - £36,363 FTE (Actual salary £24,824 - £28,623 + SEN Allowance £1211 pa) Subject to 2026 pay award

Location:

Elm Tree Primary Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 0TB

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

16th October 2026 @ 9.00am