Teaching AssistantEDV/2025/PHA/49090

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant for Pool Hayes Academy to enhance student learning experiences. This role involves working closely with teachers to support students according to the national curriculum. Join a committed team aiming for educational excellence, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym scheme

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Good education to GCSE level 4/C+.
• Knowledge of strategies to support students with learning.
• Ambitious professional committed to enhancing educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in line with the national curriculum and academy policies.
• Establish positive relationships with students and implement planned activities.
• Adjust activities according to students’ responses.

Skills

Supporting students

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE level 4/C+ including English and Maths

Job description

• Actual salary: £18,248 to £20,601 per annum
• 32.5 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per annum

We are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Are you looking for a new challenge?

Pool Hayes Academy are looking to appoint a self-motivated and committed Teaching Assistant, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience of secondary education. The successful candidate will work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, SEND Code of Practice and academy policies and procedures.

The department is part of a well led, dynamic team, whose colleagues all enjoy supporting the Academy and its culture of outstanding success amongst our students. The appointed candidate will establish positive relationships with all students and implement planned learning activities/teaching programs as agreed with the teacher, SENCO or Assistant SENCO, adjusting activities according to students’ responses as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have a good basic education to GCSE level 4/C+ (to include English and Maths), have knowledge and an understanding of strategies needed to help and support students with learning and be an ambitious professional and will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring; creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 - but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.

Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil regardless of circumstance can fulfil their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 09 July 2025, 9.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Pool Hayes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.