– no sponsorship available
About the Role
The Wenlock School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team in Dudley. You will provide individualised support to pupils with social, emotional, and learning challenges, including speech and language difficulties, attention issues, challenging behaviour, and work avoidance.
You will collaborate closely with teachers, families, and external professionals such as Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and Early Intervention Teams. Your support will be key in promoting both academic progress and personal development for our pupils.
Key Responsibilities
1. Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils
2. Provide tailored learning and behavioural support
3. Assist teachers with classroom organisation and lesson delivery
4. Liaise with external agencies and families to ensure holistic care
5. Support the planning and delivery of interventions
6. Promote inclusion and help every pupil reach their full potential
7. Carry out administrative or organisational tasks as required
8. Participate in school-wide initiatives and professional development
What We’re Looking For
9. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C / grade 4 or above
10. Experience in a SEND environment
11. Patient, resilient, and adaptable to pupil needs
12. Knowledge of supporting pupils with communication, behaviour, and learning difficulties
13. Calm, consistent, and compassionate when managing challenging behaviour
14. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
15. Organised with attention to detail in record-keeping, planning, and follow-up
16. Willingness to engage in continuous professional development
17. Empathetic, trustworthy, and able to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
18. Full UK Driving Licence
About us
Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils 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 pupil 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 pupils 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.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils 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 pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
19. Life Assurance
20. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
21. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
22. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
23. Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
24. Hundreds of UK and international discounts
25. Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
26. Critical illness cover
27. Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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