Deadline is today

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    4 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    19 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 2 - £24,027 - £25,992 FTE (salary will be pro rata hours)

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance of £1668.70 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our team. The successful candidates will support the educational and personal development of our students, working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored learning experiences. The post includes classroom support, mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of pupils as and when required. Due to the complex physical needs of our students, you will be required to assist with the moving and handling of the students and on occasion assist with their personal care needs. You should have excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour and a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification. Join us at Wilson Stuart School and be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A collaborative and inclusive culture

A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students

• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.

• We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions

• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support,

• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF

• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for Teachers

• Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions

• Onsite parking at all schools• We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, Lunchtime Supervisors, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers

Commitment to safeguarding

Wilson Stuart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

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

About Wilson Stuart School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 19
School size
268 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
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Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 257 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions. Queensbury School provides for 245 students who have MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) and SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health). Mayfield School educates children and young people, who have a range of learning difficulties, between the ages of 3 and 19 and have approximately 300 students on roll.

As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.
We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.

Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 6 Ofsted inspections and in their last 3 inspections, the latest of which was March 2019, they were graded as outstanding in every single aspect of the inspection.

We recognise the importance of teamwork and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!

Arranging a visit to Wilson Stuart School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiry@wilsonstuart.co.uk.

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