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 February 2027

Salary:
Grade 4 - (SCP 13 - 16) - £25,186 - £25,989 FTEPosted:
20th January 2026

Start Date:

1st February 2026

Expires:
3rd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type:
Fixed term contract

Start Date:

1st February 2026

Job :
1530300

Start Date:

1st February 2026
* Contract Type  :

Fixed term contract
* Contract Length:
Fixed term until February 2027
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** Fortis Academy
** are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract. 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 more than a school. It is a thriving community where ambition, hard work, and opportunity come together. With a brand new, state of the art campus opening in 2030, Fortis is on track to become the largest academy in Birmingham, educating over 2,000 students from Year 11 to Sixth Form.

Our mission is simple:
Enriching Lives. We develop confident, capable young people guided by our core values of character, resilience, and aspiration, which shape everything we do.

We offer a challenging, well structured curriculum from GCSE to post 16 pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, and life beyond school. Every student is equipped with an iPad to support modern, flexible learning in school and  success is driven by over 200 dedicated staff who are fully committed to supporting students and improving practice. Student wellbeing is central to life at Fortis, with strong support for mental health, confidence, and personal development.

Our Sixth Form is one of Birmingham’s strongest, with a Value Added score of 0.36 in 2026, enriched by opportunities that broaden horizons and build real world skills. With outstanding facilities ahead and a growing community, Fortis Academy continues to inspire, support, and challenge every student to succeed.
** 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.
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