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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:
<ul>
<li>Creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child</li>
<li>Have the experience and skills to work with autistic pupils</li>
<li>Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team</li>
<li>Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children</li>
</ul>
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
For more information or to apply, please follow this link: <a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149156/EDV-2026-ETPA-93701" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149156/EDV-2026-ETPA-93701</a>
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

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Elm Tree Primary Academy

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Elm Tree Primary Academy

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