Position Title: Teaching Assistants Grade 4 (level 2) Hours: Monday – Friday 32.5 hours per week, Mondays until 16:30pm Grade / Salary: Grade 4 pt 7 £26,403 - £28,142 FTE actual starting salary £19,848 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 9:00am Start Date: To be confirmed Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026 Please email applications to Btooby@aatrust.co.uk At Tettenhall Wood school we offer a specialist autistic and SEND provision that is a place of opportunity for all our learners to achieve the best of their abilities and making a valued contribution to society. We do this through aspirational teaching ensuring outstanding outcomes for each individual. We are looking to appoint outstanding teaching assistants to join our school. The successful candidate will be passionate and able to inspire learners to reach their full potential. For us, the underlying ability and attitude are more important than experience to make a great Teaching Assistant. If you have not worked in education before then please don’t be put off. We can provide all of the specialist training you need but we can't train you to be kind, to have initiative, to be friendly, to be resilient, and to be patient, and those are essential qualities for this work. We realise that the need to improve children’s lives in all aspects, especially academic, requires unique individuals, which is precisely what we are looking for. The school is preparing for an exciting new chapter and are looking for exceptional Level 2 teaching assistants to help with the school’s development journey. We want individuals with a strong mindset who want to develop. In return, you will be in a school who will help you achieve, and progress in your career e.g., this year we have already created several new internal roles including an unqualified Teacher, HLTA’s and Level 3 Teaching Assistants. This gives clear progression pathways for all staff. This role is suitable for candidates who wish to work in a vibrant and challenging SEND environment. The role will involve supporting the class teachers with the preparation of resources for lessons, supporting pupils during lessons and supporting the care needs and well-being of pupils throughout the school day. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate: • flexibility • their ability to work using own initiative, and work effectively as part of a team • how they communicate clearly and effectively with pupils and colleagues • the desire to take ownership of tasks • the passion and commitment to supporting children and young people with Special Needs Tettenhall Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and 2 positive references from your current and previous employment, as well as a health screen check. You will be expected to provide proof of ID and the right to work in the UK and copies of all qualifications listed on your application. Hours - Monday – Friday 32.5 hours per week, Mondays until 16:30pm Grade - Grade 4 pt 7 £26,403 - £28,142 FTE (actual starting salary £19,848) Location - Tettenhall Wood School, Regis Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8XF Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 9:00am