Teaching & Learning Support Assistant (Grade 4, Level3)
Penn Fields School · Wolverhampton · Wolverhampton
Job description
Teaching and Learning Support Assistant - Penn Fields Special School
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Penn Fields Special School, every moment matters and every moment is a learning opportunity. We are a trauma-aware school, committed to helping students become the best version of themselves.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support and deliver learning under the guidance of teaching staff and senior leaders.
- Work closely with teachers in the classroom to ensure SEN students have full access to learning.
- Lead 1:1 intervention sessions where appropriate and provide tailored support across all key stages.
- Promote inclusion, independence, and positive relationships with students.
- Assist with classroom organisation, resources, and relational management.
- Follow a trauma-informed approach to nurture student wellbeing and progress.
- Take a trauma-aware, relational approach to all interactions and communication with colleagues and the school community
- Support therapeutic swimming
This role is ideal for someone who is caring, adaptable, and committed to supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, professional growth, and the ethos of “Where every moment is a learning opportunity and every moment matters.”
Join us and help shape brighter futures. Apply today.
About this school
Penn Fields School
Community special school · Ages 5–19
- Pupils
- 187
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,231
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
- Salary
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Salary scale: Grade 4 £26,403 - £28,142 Annually (FTE) Term time, 35hrs per week, 44.85 weeks per year
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 8 June 2026
- Closing date
- 29 June 2026
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