SSOS Teacher (WSS) in Birmingham

Education Impact Academy Trust is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 284 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions. As a Trust, we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.

We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. In addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation. Wilson Stuart School has achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.

We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn, and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning.

About This Role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Schools Outreach Support (SSOS) Teacher to join our team. This role is due to commence as soon as possible and is fixed-term until July 2027, with the potential to continue into the 2027/2028 academic year and beyond, subject to funding. We are seeking an experienced, qualified teacher with proven experience of working with students with ASC and SEMH.

Based at Wilson Stuart School, the successful candidate will work across the city as part of the Birmingham Special Schools Outreach Programme, providing specialist support to mainstream schools. The role involves supporting colleagues to meet a wide range of special educational needs, working on individual and group cases following referrals through the SSOS portal, and delivering targeted, creative and practical support. You will work collaboratively with mainstream and special school staff, attend relevant training and meetings, and liaise with external agencies, including medical and support services, to ensure coordinated and holistic support for students and families.

This role requires excellent organisation, flexibility and resilience, alongside a calm and sensitive approach when dealing with challenging situations. You will be expected to contribute positively to service development, manage your own workload effectively, and participate fully in professional development and school-based meetings as appropriate.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who Have:

• A good standard of education and Qualified Teacher Status, with previous experience working with students with ASC and SEMH, and further education and/or early years’ experience.
• The ability to use a range of augmented communication methods, including body signing, intensive interaction, communication aids and objects of reference, and to work with individual students to deliver innovative and creative solutions.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with a range of assessment methods to support planning, and good ICT skills.
• A positive attitude to service and school development, with strong organisational skills, the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines, and a calm, flexible and adaptable approach.
• Sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities and an understanding of the challenges faced by their families.

We can offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free confidential support.
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

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