Teaching Assistant - Moreton School

Moreton School:
Inspiring Excellence in Inclusion

Moreton School is a large secondary school serving a disadvantaged part of Wolverhampton, with a catchment area that includes Bushbury, Low Hill, and Scotlands. We are a secondary school with a thriving sixth form, and we are proud to have a football academy with links to Paris St. Germain.

We have a committed and talented staff body who work relentlessly to offer our students the best life chances and we stop at nothing to achieve that. We benefit from fantastic grounds and facilities, including excellent and regularly-updated ICT and an all-weather multi-sports pitch, and the Trust is in a strong position to make sure that our staff and students want for nothing.

Moreton School in part of the Amethyst Trust, which has expanded significantly over the past few years to now encompass five schools in a growing and thriving Trust partnership. We benefit from fantastic relationships with our sister schools, meaning that there is great opportunity for networking, professional development and ultimately professional success at Moreton and beyond in our Trust.

We are a Trust that believes in a ‘talent-first’ approach, ensuring that we grow potential and see leadership opportunities as a logical step for those who make a real impact, giving fantastic career development opportunities at every turn. The Amethyst Trust is at the forefront of educational thinking, with innovative teaching with a knowledge-rich edge along with progressive ideas on feedback and staff wellbeing, including a very well received early finish on Fridays.

Our dedicated leadership team is here to support you in your professional development and ensure that you have the resources and opportunities to thrive.

Why Moreton School?

At Moreton School, we are committed to supporting families from disadvantaged backgrounds and being at the heart of our local community. If you want to be part of a school with a clear moral purpose that is ambitious for the community and young people it serves, please get in touch or come to visit us. This can be done by contacting Kavina Patel on  and we will be back in touch with you as soon as we can.

We would love to receive your application to join our team.

The Role:
Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting student learning and development?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Moreton School. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team, you will provide both universal and targeted support that helps students thrive both academically and personally.

This would a rewarding role requiring resilience, adaptability, and a need to be eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people. We play to people's strengths and have various opportunities; if you are active and enjoy sport, this could be extremely beneficial; as would being passionate about reading; or really understanding the importance of building relationships in all areas of need.

If you are committed to inclusive education and motivated by student success, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the academic and personal development of students across a range of abilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, under the direction of classroom teachers

• Help promote positive behaviour, well-being, and engagement in lessons

• Build strong relationships with students to encourage confidence, resilience, and independence

• Provide one-to-one or small group interventions where needed

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting

• A strong understanding of student well-being and the barriers to learning

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative

Desirable Qualities:

• A passion for supporting young people from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds

• Flexible, patient, and committed to helping students reach their full potential

• Willingness to…