Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant 
Location:  The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm
Salary:      £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At The Wenlock School, our students need more than just support in the classroom. They need encouragement, understanding, and someone who believes in their potential.

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our specialist team and help students with additional needs achieve success both in education and in life.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same. You'll help students build confidence, develop independence, overcome barriers to learning, and celebrate achievements that truly matter. Whether it's helping a student engage in learning, develop social skills, manage their emotions, or achieve a personal milestone, you'll play a vital part in their journey.

If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about helping young people thrive, this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting students with their learning, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.

Building trusted relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and confident.

Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

Encouraging independence, resilience, and positive behaviour.

Delivering targeted support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning.

Creating a nurturing environment where every student can achieve their potential.

What We’re Looking For

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent required.

Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND, care, education, or support setting.

Is patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

Can build positive relationships and inspire confidence in young people.

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Is passionate about making a genuine difference to students' lives every day.

About us

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for students 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 student 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 students to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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