Teaching Assistants (SEMH Special School) 2 x Fixed Term Vacancies – 1 x 1 year fixed term / 1 x 3 year fixed term 1 s Start ASAP / 1 x Start September 2026 Salary: Grade 6 (£27,254 - £30,024 FTE) Full time 32.5 hours per week, whole year NB this is a very competitive salary as the position is not subject to ‘pro rata’ like many TA vacancies To support an exciting period of school growth, we are seeking to appoint friendly, approachable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our existing Team at Shenstone Lodge School in Shenstone, near Lichfield. They will be calm under pressure, resilient, confident, curriculum aware and have experience of successfully managing and supporting older students who can exhibit behaviours that challenge. The school holds the nationally acclaimed Best Practice Teaching Assistant Award which demonstrates our commitment to supporting TAs as a professional and fully integrated part of the school team. The successful applicants will receive bespoke training (depending on experience) to develop knowledge, skill sets, understanding and effectiveness. This ensures that we offer the best educational and pastoral support for our primary age students. A visit to the school and/or a discussion with a member of the senior management team is highly recommended. Please contact the school office on 01543 480369 and ask for Ian Mitchell. Shenstone Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 'By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024' 'Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview’ 'Shenstone Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people' 'Our polices can be found at Policies - Shenstone Lodge School ' Closing date: 12.00 noon Thursday 30 th April 2026 Interview date: Monday 11 th May 2026 Application forms and details of the post can be obtained from: www.shenstonelodge.co.uk, WMJobs, Staffs CC/ Sandwell MBC Jobs Bulletin or via MYNEWTERM https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147347/EDV-2026-SLS-98378