Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Wilson Stuart School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AT13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 October 2026
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3 - £28,153 - £34,811 FTE (£21,917.80 – £27,101.22 Actual)
Additional allowances
SEN allowance £1,779 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade 3 - £28,153 - £34,811 FTE (£21,917.80 – £27,101.22 Actual)
Allowances: SEN allowance £1,779 pro rata
Hours of work: 32.5 hours (8:50am – 3:50pm) per week, Monday - Friday, term time only.
Contract type: Permanent
Start date of role: As soon as possible
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1 November 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes
EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.
About the School
Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 290 pupils and young people who have physical, intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs.
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 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.
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!
About the role:
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, helping to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.
At Wilson Stuart School, our pupils have a wide range of complex physical, medical, sensory and learning needs. The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient and passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, helping pupils to access the curriculum, achieve their individual outcomes and develop their independence. You will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities, provide targeted support to individuals and groups, and monitor and record pupil progress. You will be deployed within any department across the school, supporting pupils in a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment.
Applicants must hold a recognised Level 3 qualification relevant to supporting teaching and learning, childcare or education, together with experience of working with children or young people. Experience of working within a SEND or specialist educational setting would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families, work effectively as part of a team, and be willing to support pupils with personal care, medical needs and moving and handling requirements where necessary.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including physical, sensory, communication and learning needs.
- Assisting with the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
- Delivering targeted learning activities and interventions to individuals and small groups.
- Monitoring, recording and reporting on pupil progress and achievements.
- Promoting pupils' independence, communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
- Supporting pupils with personal care, moving and handling and medical needs, where required.
- Maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment and supporting behaviour management strategies.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
- Using technology and specialist resources to support teaching and learning.
- Promoting safeguarding and upholding the ethos and values of Wilson Stuart School.
If you feel this role is right for you and you meet the requirements, we welcome your application.
If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact Wilson Stuart School at hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
- 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.
- 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
- An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
- Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
- Family friendly policies.
- Onsite parking at all sites.
We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.
Further information about the job
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
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About Wilson Stuart School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- Size
- 283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Wilson Stuart School website
- Email address
- hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk
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 hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk.
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