39 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 September 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 July 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: Permanent, Fixed Term, full and part time positions available.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 2 - £24,027 - £25,992 pro rata. Pay Award pending.

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance £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

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

- 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

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.

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.

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About Wilson Stuart School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 19
School size
255 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.eiat.org.uk.

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