Level 3 Teaching Assistant; WSS

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours. 8:50am to 3:50pm Monday – Friday, term time only.

Salary and

Allowances:

Grade 3 £ 27,254 - £33,699 pro rata (Actual £21,217 - £26,235) and SEN allowance of £1722 pro rata

Closing date: 5th January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

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'.

Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 282 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions.

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!

Are you a passionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant with a Level 3 qualification? This could be your chance to take the next step in your career!

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Level 3 Teaching Assistants, supporting teaching staff and making a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

This role involves:

• Supporting the development and education of pupils, including providing specialist skills where needed.
• Assisting with moving and handling due to the complex physical needs of our students, and occasionally supporting with personal care
• Working within one of our pathways – EYFS, Primary, Secondary, or Sixth Form
• Providing classroom teacher cover when required

You’ll also play a key role in:

• Supporting individual and group activities
• Contributing to Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Raising student aspirations and working closely with families and professionals
• Observing and reporting on pupil progress
• Helping plan and evaluate learning activities

Interview process includes:

• A formal interview
• Literacy and numeracy test
• A short presentation
• Interaction session with students

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you!

We warmly welcome informal conversations and visits. If you’d like to arrange this, please contact us at

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.
• 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
• 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.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.…