Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Ninestiles, An Academy

Ninestiles An Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Ninestiles, an Academy, seeks a motivated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our Inclusion team. You will work under the guidance of the Strategic SEND Lead and collaborate with teaching colleagues to raise attainment for learners with SEND.

You must hold an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and be IT literate and excellent with parents. The role requires supporting Year 11 GCSEs and helping Year 7s access complex texts, in a fast-paced environment built on trust and respect.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Ability to support Year 11 GCSEs and assist Year 7s with complex texts.
• Excellent pastoral and communication skills with parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting learners to raise achievement.
• Be first point of contact for parents and provide pastoral support.
• Contribute to enrichment and safeguarding commitments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literate

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About this Role

SummitLearning Trust Mission Statement

Successthrough Endeavour

Ambitionthrough Challenge

Strengththrough Diversity

Ninestiles, an Academy is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Inclusion team To work under the instruction/guidance of theStrategic SEND Lead, Senior Leadership Team and in collaboration with teachingcolleagues to raise achievement and progress academically and socially for learnerswith SEND.

We are looking to appoint either aTeaching Assistant Level 3 (please see the attached Job Descriptions and Personal Specifications).

The successful candidate will be appointed based on the skills, experience, and strengths theybring to the role. . Youmust also be able to show your ability to interact well with learners andteachers alike in a culture built on the values of mutual trust and respect.

We are seeking an individual who canpositively contribute to the team and who is committed to supporting,inspiring, and engaging our learners to achieve the best possible outcomes.

• You must hold a NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

We require all of our team to demonstrate the academic abilityto support our Year 11's to gain strong GCSEs and make complex texts accessibleto Year 7s - some of whom are working at KS1 levels; we expect truepartnerships with parents and the confidence to facilitate these independently;you need to be able to work at pace in a fast-paced environment producingconsistently high quality work. Your pastoral work will be excellent and youwill be confident being the first point of contact for parents in need ofsupport. Optimism and consistency will be your core performance virtues. You willbe both IT literate and IT confident. You will be assured in challengingcolleagues to undertake their best endeavours for all learners, recognisingexcellence and challenging when standards of excellence are yet to be met.

At interview we will explore your ability to develop rapportwith learners, and we will explore your personal engagement with reading,especially at a level reflective of the needs of GCSE study.

About our Academy

Ninestiles, an Academy, is proud to be recognised as the TES Inclusive School of the Year 2025, celebrating our commitment to creating a welcoming, diverse,and high-achieving environment for all learners.

Followingour most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were praised for takingeffective action to maintain the high standards previously identified,reaffirming our status as a 'Good' school. Inspectors highlighted that ourlearners thrive both socially and academically, showing genuine respect forothers' differences-a reflection of our inclusive ethos and high aspirations.

Ourpastoral care is a cornerstone of our success, with highly effective supportsystems and a staff team that holds consistently high expectations for everylearner. At Ninestiles, we focus on securing strong academic outcomes and onpreparing learners to become active, responsible citizens.

Ourcurriculum is thoughtfully designed by our collaborative leadership team andcolleagues across Summit Learning Trust to offer breadth and balance. Learnersbenefit from a wide range of subjects at Key Stage 3, laying the foundation forinformed choices at Key Stage 4, where options are tailored to their interestsand abilities.

Beyondthe classroom, our vibrant enrichment programme is a real strength of theschool. With over 70 clubs and activities-including sport, music, art, drama,and debating-students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop newskills.

Join us at Ninestiles and be part of a school where inclusion, ambition, andopportunity go hand in hand

Why Join Summit Learning Trust?

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Interviews to be held as soon as possible after closing date.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds andcommunities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunitiesemployer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued,respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Allappointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children'sBarred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlistedcandidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available toview here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [email protected].