Teaching Assistant - Wightwick Hall School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wightwick Hall School in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (General, Special School) to support pupils with diverse needs. The role is term-time and part-time, 30.25 hours weekly, with a salary framework aligned to FTE £26,427 and an actual £18,666 for the post.

The successful applicant will join a forward-thinking secondary special school; responsibilities include assisting pupils with complex behavioural and medical needs, working within a supportive team, and

Qualifications

• Experience with or caring for children with additional needs
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Demonstrates support and mutual respect to students
• Committed to the needs of the student
• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Skills

Experience with SEN

Teamwork

Supportive approach

Student-focused

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

Wightwick Hall School

Grade 3 (Level 1) Teaching Assistant – General (Special School),

Monday to Friday, Term Time, 30.25 hours per week

Salary: FTE £26,427

Actual: £18,666

Wightwick Hall School is a forward thinking Secondary Special School on the Wolverhampton/South Staffordshire border. Due to expansion, we are looking to appoint dedicated, enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistants, who can make a positive contribution to the life of the school and are committed to raising standards.

Wightwick Hall School is dedicated to providing a creative curriculum and stimulating environment that allows pupils to thrive. There is a warm friendly atmosphere at the school and the pupils are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:

• Have experience with or caring for children with additional needs, including complex behavioural and medical needs
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Demonstrates support and shows mutual respect to students.
• Committed to the needs of the student.
• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.

Closing date: 21.09.2026

Interview date: 25.09.2026

School Viewing 15th & 16th September 9.15 am and 4.00 pm

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

This position is subject criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions will be required if called to interview.