Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Job summary

The Wenlock School in Dudley is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs, helping them overcome challenges and thrive in education. You will work alongside teachers, families, therapists and other specialists to create a nurturing environment where students feel safe and empowered to succeed.

Responsibilities include supporting learning and wellbeing, building relationships, and delivering targeted interventions to build confidence, independence and life

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
• Build positive relationships to help students feel safe and ready to learn.
• Deliver targeted interventions to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals to provide holistic support.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment for all students.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

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. 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 students 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 promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support