13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    30 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: 32.5 hours - Monday to Friday Part time considered

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£24,225 - £25,464

Pay scale

Grade 8 point 19 - 22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner to join our team and provide high-quality support for pupils aged 9-16 with SEMH and cognition and learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to pupils’ academic progress and emotional wellbeing while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

If this sounds interesting, contact us for an informal chat or better still can come and visit school, meet the staff and pupils, and learn more about the fantastic career opportunities we can offer.

Interested? – email Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk or call 01939 232372 to start the conversation.

What the school offers its staff

  • Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway
  • Career development opportunities
  • Excellent resources and facilities
  • A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice
  • Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
  • As a school in the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of 10 schools.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Come and make a difference to the life chances of our young people.

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve.

We provide ambitious and exciting opportunities through well-designed and individualised curriculum packages.

You will be part of a highly effective, supportive team who readily share best practice amongst the team.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with individual children, young people and their parents. You will find each day rewarding, making the difference, and providing support and nurture for children and parents alike.

You will join us in celebrating success and encouraging all our young people to develop broader life skills, investing in them as a whole child.

We are incredibly proud of the achievements of all our pupils and trust that you will feel the same as we work together to ensure the successful future for them.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Woodlands School Lead Practitioner C&L Jan 26.pdf - 1.38 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands School

School type
Academy, ages 9 to 16
School size
54 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Woodlands School website
Email address
lisa.dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk
Phone number
01939 232372
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Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are part of the Marches Academy Trust, based in the beautiful county of Shropshire

Arranging a visit to Woodlands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk.

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