Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant

Location:
The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

(not pro rata)

Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
September 2026

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

At The Wenlock School, every day is an opportunity to make a genuine difference. We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in Dudley, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers, families and a range of professionals, including Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Early Intervention Teams, you'll provide tailored support to pupils with social, emotional and learning needs.

Whether you're building confidence, encouraging communication or celebrating small but significant achievements, you'll play a vital role in helping our pupils thrive both academically and personally.

• Champion the safety, wellbeing and success of every pupil by promoting a culture of safeguarding and care.
• Provide personalised learning, emotional and behavioural support that helps pupils thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging lessons, create positive learning environments and inspire pupil progress.
• Build strong partnerships with families and external professionals to ensure every pupil receives the support they need to succeed.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions that develop confidence, independence and key life skills.
• Foster an inclusive, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school through effective administration and organisational support.
• Embrace opportunities for professional development and play an active role in shaping the life and success of the school.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above
• Experience in a SEND environment
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable to pupil needs
• Knowledge of supporting pupils with communication, behaviour, and learning difficulties
• Calm, consistent, and compassionate when managing challenging behaviour
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Organised with attention to detail in record-keeping, planning, and follow-up
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development
• Empathetic, trustworthy, and able to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7-18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences. We are building an Outstanding provision - a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every pupil to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment.

At Wenlock, you’ll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and…