4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 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: Working hours: 32.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent (Term time only 38 weeks plus 5 INSET days)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 5 SCP 16-20 £25,183 - £26,409 - FTE

Actual salary

Actual Salary: £19,280 - £20,219

What skills and experience we're looking for

Walton Hall Academy are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, and skilled Teaching Assistants to join their team on either a full time or part time basis.

We will also consider 2, 3 and 4 days on the part time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and become a part of our outstanding School. As a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the Teacher in the classroom to help deliver high quality learning to our pupils.

Walton Hall is situated in a rural setting just outside of Eccleshall in Staffordshire. It is a unique academy with extensive grounds and outstanding vocational resources that make the “Walton Hall Experience” of education a very special one. We have a dynamic community of 191 learners with a dedicated, creative and forward looking staff team and Academy Council. Walton Hall caters for students with a wide range of additional learning needs. Our curriculum is focused on development of the whole person and preparing them for adult life. We aim to develop confidence, competence and independence but above all, we value good communication, respect for all and opportunities to offer a positive contribution to their local community. We have high aspirations for all of our young people and aim for them to reach their full potential.

Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.

What the school offers its staff

  • Our Special settingscater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

    Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional or work in facilities, admin or operations all our Special Schools offer you the opportunity to work within an establishment that has a ‘family’ feel that puts the children, young people and their families at the heart of what they do.

    All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family.

    Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we can help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.

    Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

    • An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
    • Support Staff only based on workingfull time, all year- Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holidayrising to 39 daysafter 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
    • Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
    • Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
    • Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
    • Free Eye Tests
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help yougrow, contributeandflourishin your role and in the Trust.

    We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Additional documents

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

About Walton Hall Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
School size
201 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Walton Hall Academy prides itself on helping young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their full potential.

All of our pupils are encouraged to develop in confidence and competence to ensure that when they leave us they are prepared for their future.

Pupils who attend Walton Hall benefit from extensive specialist facilities, beautiful grounds and residential provision which is used to provide short-term boarding for many of the pupils during term time.

It is our pleasure and privilege to lead this learning community and we look forward to welcoming you personally in the future.

Arranging a visit to Walton Hall Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rosie.harrison@shaw-education.org.uk.

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