Teaching Assistant

Ormiston SWB Academy, Bilston, WV14 0LN

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,328.00 - £22,005.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

About this Role

About Ormiston SWB Academy

At Ormiston SWB Academy, we continue on our journey of transformation. Recognised as a Good provider by Ofsted, our inclusive, vibrant and over-subscribed academy is set for even greater success.

Our ethos is built around the CORE values of Character, Organisation, Resilience, and Excellence. These principles empower our students to develop robust mental strength and inspiring personal qualities—essential for forging secure and successful futures.

Our expert and passionate educators deliver a dynamic curriculum that nurtures growth in every domain, from academic achievement to personal development. To support this, we invest in continuous professional development through weekly CPD sessions, regular subject meetings, and extensive participation in OAT networks—ensuring that our teachers and leaders are always growing in their careers.

This commitment is reflected in our staff feedback, where we surpass national performance benchmarks:

• Exceptional Conduct: Staff members rate the school 45% higher than the national average for maintaining exemplary behaviour.
• Calm & Orderly Atmosphere: A culture that supports tranquillity and structure, 36% higher than national benchmarks.
• Leadership & Management: Recognised as a well-led and managed institution, 32% higher than the national average.
• Collaborative Leadership: School leadership consistently engages with staff during major changes, scoring 39% higher than national standards.

Role

Ormiston SWB Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to deliver outstanding provision to our students. You need to be determined to drive up standards, have a positive approach and be committed to making a difference.

We believe that a supportive work environment is the foundation for inspiring excellence and proudly provide an array of resources and initiatives designed to empower our staff both professionally and personally:

• Visible and Supportive Senior Leadership: Leaders who are approachable and committed to your success.
• Well-being Initiatives: A strong focus on overall staff welfare.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in our purpose-built, £25 million academy fully equipped with world-class resources.
• Outstanding Pastoral Support: A nurturing environment that truly cares for everyone.
• Centralised Detentions: Ensuring consistent and fair behaviour management.
• A Friendly and Inclusive Culture: A warm, supportive community where every staff member matters.
• Competitive Staff Benefit Schemes: Attractive benefits that acknowledge and reward your contribution.

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Find out more

Ormiston SWB Academy welcome informal enquiries. To arrange a visit or discuss the role further please contact the HR Team at recruitment@oswba.co.uk or on 01902 493797.

Ormiston SWB Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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

At Ormiston SWB Academy, we take seriously our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ormiston SWB Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston SWB Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-swb-academy

It is an exciting time for Ormiston SWB Academy. For the first time in our history, we have been recognised as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted and under new leadership, our inclusive, over-subscribed school aims to progress further.

At SWB, we value manners, kindness and celebrate diversity. Our CORE values of Character, Organisation, Resilience and Excellence give our pupils the platform to gain mental strength and be strong characters, which will enable them to lead secure successful futures, giving them a distinct advantage in life.

We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of specialist staff who deliver our ‘knowledge – rich’ curriculum enabling our students to develop in a wide range of fields, whether this be through academia and/or personal development. We believe through nurture and hard work that every child has the potential to succeed and become the ‘best version of themselves’.

We are confident that upon completion of their studies, our students will be able to seamlessly transition into the world of adulthood, having aspirations to succeed in whatever career they wish, making our fantastic community even stronger in the process.

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