Role: Higher Learning Teaching Assistant Contract Type : Permanent Hours : 32.5 per week, Monday – Friday, 8:50am – 3:50pm, Term time only Salary : Grade 4 £34,434 – £41,771 pro rata (£26,807.72 – £32,519.76 actual) plus SEN allowance £1,722 pro rata Start Date : As soon as possible Closing date : 13 April 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'. About the school 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 learners who have physical, intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs. 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! About this role We are seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver high‑quality home learning provision for pupils across all pathways who are unable to attend school long‑term due to medical, physical, or complex needs. These may include pupils recovering from surgeries, experiencing long‑term illness, or whose conditions make attending school unsafe or impractical. You will visit pupils in their homes to provide personalised teaching, ensuring their learning continues safely and effectively while they are absent from school. This role requires someone who is confident working independently, can adapt teaching for a wide range of needs, and is able to travel city‑wide; access to reliable transport is essential. You will work closely with class teachers, pathway leads, therapists, medical teams, and families to ensure that each pupil’s home learning reflects their personalised plan, medical guidance, and safeguarding requirements. When home learning commitments allow, you will also support teaching and learning within school. Key responsibilities include: Deliver personalised teaching sessions in pupils’ homes for those who are long‑term sick or unable to attend school due to medical, physical, or complex needs. Plan, deliver, and assess home learning based on pupils’ individual learning plans and pathways. Adapt teaching to suit a wide range of abilities, communication systems, and medical needs. Travel across Birmingham to provide home‑based education; maintain accurate visit records and safeguarding documentation. Work closely with families to create a consistent approach between home and school. Liaise with teachers, therapists, and medical professionals to ensure home learning is safe, appropriate, and aligned with current medical advice. Provide interventions in school when home learning visits are not required. Model excellent practice and offer guidance to Teaching Assistants as needed. Support with moving, handling, or personal care where appropriate and aligned with training. Uphold safeguarding procedures during all home visits and interactions. We are looking for candidates who: Hold HLTA status or a relevant Level 4 qualification. Have substantial experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or complex medical, physical or learning needs. Can plan, deliver and assess individualised home learning independently in a range of home environments. Possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work professionally with families and multidisciplinary teams. Can adapt teaching approaches confidently for pupils who are long‑term sick or unable to access school. Demonstrate high expectations for learning, engagement and behaviour across all settings. Are committed to ensuring pupils continue to make progress and feel valued, included and supported every day. Have access to reliable transport and are confident travelling city‑wide Join us at Wilson Stuart School and become part of a team that transforms lives through care, creativity, and commitment. We warmly welcome informal conversations and visits. If you’d like to arrange this, please contact us at 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: 13 th April 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.