Teaching Assistant Level 3

The Heights Academy; Smith's Wood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Staff voice

Induction and probation support

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Discounts and offers

Mental Health First Aiders

Wellbeing package

Rewards and awards

Job summary

The Heights Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 with safeguarding at the core of daily practice. The role requires a proactive, flexible team player who can build strong relationships with children and staff, providing high‑quality interactions and progress feedback to the class teacher.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, and be able to obtain an enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK, and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils across the school, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children and staff to support progress.
• Provide regular feedback on pupils' progress and wellbeing to the class teacher.
• Be proactive, flexible and a reliable team player.

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience would be desirable.

Job description

Job Overview

The Heights Academy opened in September 2023 in a brand‑new build, and this opportunity is part of the next stage of growth and development.

From September, the school will open to pupils in Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 and will grow to accommodate 116 pupils. All pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of Autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils across the school, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session.
• Provide a high standard of nurturing and education through quality interactions and by developing strong, authentic relationships, for all children within our school, including one‑to‑one if required.
• Be proactive, flexible and a reliable team player, offering support to colleagues when required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all to enable all children to flourish and to put the community’s needs at the forefront of all we do.
• Help the children to make progress working closely with a supportive and experienced team, and other external professionals. Provide regular feedback to the class teacher, Senior Leadership Team and colleagues regarding children’s progress and general wellbeing.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience would be desirable.

Application Requirements

In line with safeguarding commitments, applicants will need an enhanced DBS check, proof of right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from at least two recent employers, evidence of the required qualifications, and medical clearance.

Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• FET HUB – information 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
• Wellbeing package and family‑friendly policies
• Rewards and awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values

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.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work and two references.