The Brades Lodge (SEMH Special School)
Teaching Assistant
Maternity Cover
Salary: Grade 6 32.5 hours per week, whole year
We are seeking to appoint friendly, approachable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our existing Team at The Brades Lodge School, Tividale, Oldbury B69 2HF. You 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.
We offer :
- Small class sizes approx. 8 students.
- A supportive, friendly and motivated staff team.
- High quality, relevant and meaningful CPD.
- Opportunities for further career development and potential support in to teaching.
Work in a caring, nurturing environment where the wellbeing of both pupils and staff is a priority
The successful applicant 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 Secondary age students.
Shenstone Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025
Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview
You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here - Welcome to Shenstone Lodge School
Closing Date: 12.10.2026
Interview Date: 20.10.2026
Application forms and details of the post can be obtained from:
www.shenstonelodge.co.uk, WMJobs, Staffs CC Jobs Bulletin or via MyNewTerm – https://mynewterm.com/jobs/599933718/EDV-2026-BL-31722
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