Teaching Assistant

* Teaching Assistant

NEWFast Apply# Teaching Assistant Employer Location :
Birmingham, West Midlands Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length:
Fixed Term until 31/12/2026

Salary:
Grade 4 - (SCP 13-16) - £25,186 - £25,989 FTEPosted:
29th December 2025

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
5th January 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1519418

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Fixed term contract
* Contract Length:
Fixed Term until 31/12/2026
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We are seeking a passionate and dedicated
** Teaching Assistant
** to join our team on a permanent basis. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to students, helping them overcome learning barriers and succeed academically and socially. This role involves a mix of classroom support, one-on-one interventions, and small group work, making it ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about education and ready to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Fortis Academy is a very large 11-18 academy serving a local area of high-density housing in Birmingham’s outer suburbs. The Academy is the largest employer in the ward, with over 200 employees. It is part of the North Area Network of schools, one of six network regions in the city. The setting is uniquely split into a Foundation Academy and Senior Academy.

Fortis Academy’s vision is Enriching Lives. This is underpinned by the values of Character, Resilience and Aspiration. Our curriculum centres around three key areas; a rich and ambitious knowledge-based academic curriculum, a continuous attention to physical and mental well-being, with increasing use of 21st century technologies to support improved outcomes. We believe this combination will help our students lead confident, healthy, and fulfilled lives as adults and ready for the world of work.
** All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
**** Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen.
** At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our
** people are our greatest asset**, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to **"exactly like nothing else”
** and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where
** integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.
** If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.
** Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.
**** Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.
**** In our secondary schools,
** we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to curriculum design, to ensure all our schools have breadth and ambition for all students, regardless of their starting points and…