Teaching Assistant

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The Wenlock School

• Dudley
• Permanent

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

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:
October 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

At The Wenlock School , we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, feel valued, and achieve their potential. We're looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting students with additional needs to overcome challenges, build confidence, and thrive in education.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll become a trusted adult and positive role model, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Every day brings the chance to celebrate progress, whether that's a breakthrough in learning, increased confidence, improved communication, or a student's belief in their own abilities.

Working alongside teachers, families, therapists, and other specialist professionals, you'll play a key role in creating a nurturing environment where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

If you're patient, resilient, and motivated by making a genuine impact on young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

• Supporting students with their learning, emotional wellbeing, communication, and personal development.
• Building positive relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences and promote student progress.
• Delivering targeted interventions that develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
• Collaborating with families and external professionals to provide holistic support for students.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.

• GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting students in a SEND or specialist education setting.
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and adaptable to individual student needs.
• Confident supporting students with communication, learning, social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Able to remain calm, consistent, and positive when managing challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Organised, reliable, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for students.
• Passionate about making a meaningful difference and committed to ongoing professional development.

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for students 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 student 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 students to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.

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