Role: Level 2 Teaching Assistant Contract Type : Permanent Hours : 32.5 per week, Term time only Salary : Grade 2 £24,796 – £26,824 pro rata (£19,304 – £20,883 actual) and SEN allowance £1,722 pro rata Start Date : As soon as possible Closing date : 10th February 2026 EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'. Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 282 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions. As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching. We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation. Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections. We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and dynamic team at Wilson Stuart School. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational and personal development of our students. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will help deliver tailored learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of our pupils. Key responsibilities include: Providing classroom support to enhance learning Offering mentoring and pastoral care Assisting with the physical care of pupils, including moving and handling Supporting students with personal care needs when required Due to the complex physical needs of our students, experience or willingness to assist with moving, handling, and personal care is essential. We are looking for candidates who: Hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification Have excellent communication and written skills Demonstrate high expectations for learning and behaviour Are committed to making a positive difference every day Join us at Wilson Stuart School and become part of a team that transforms lives through care, creativity, and commitment. Informal conversations and visits are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk. We can offer A collaborative and inclusive culture A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth. Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support, Access to discounts and offers via BHSF Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. To read a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click on the link below: Policies (educationimpact.org.uk) To read our policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders please click on the link below: Policies (educationimpact.org.uk) This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Closing date: 10th February 2026 Interviews: To be confirmed Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) or accept them instead of an application form. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful.