Join Oakwood School as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant – September 2025 Start
Oakwood School, a specialist setting for children with severe and profound learning needs (SLD/PMLD), is seeking a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team from EYFS to KS4.
* Start Date: September 2025
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
* Hours: 32.5 per week
* Salary: Grade 5 SCP 9–17 (£19,952–£22,811, pro rata)
We’re looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who embraces inclusive and creative learning, and shares our belief that “Every child is given the opportunity to sky rocket!” You’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Walsall’s most inspirational pupils.
Safeguarding is central to our ethos. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and employment checks.
* Closing Date: Friday 1st August
* Interviews: Wednesday 13th August
Visit our website to view the Safeguarding Policy and learn more about our school.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
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