Pool Hayes Academy
Walsall
Salary:
£18,728 to £20,601 per annum (pending pay award)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 September 2025
Job overview
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, required to start ASAP. 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.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
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 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
About Pool Hayes Academy
Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall
West Midlands
WV12 4QZ
United Kingdom
We are proud to say that we are a fully inclusive, oversubscribed secondary school in the heart of our community. At Pool Hayes Academy our behaviours and decisions are guided from our vision: Unlocking your Potential – Empowering through Success. We believe that through a successful education at Pool Hayes Academy, students can go out into the wider world and have the power to make positive change. This vision is underpinned by our four values: Aspiration; Respect; Excellence and Resilience. You will see our vision and values proudly displayed across our academy as all staff, students and parents are part of our journey towards success.
Our academy offers a close-knit community where children feel safe, valued and supported throughout their educational journey. We are very lucky to have a dedicated, friendly and supportive staff body who are committed to the education and welfare of all children at Pool Hayes Academy. Our academy has excellent facilities and technologies to ensure our provision transforms the learning of our young people.
Every member of the Pool Hayes community is expected to treat others with respect. At Pool Hayes Academy we believe in a consistent and fair approach that ensures students are successful. We make no apologies for our high expectations which enable students to unlock their potential. This means we have the highest expectations for attendance, punctuality, uniform, behaviour and outcomes. We work tirelessly to ensure our students are happy, safe and able to be the best they can be.
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