Job Description
Walton Hall Academy are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, and skilled Teaching Assistants to join their team due to expansion! This is an exciting opportunity to join and become a part of our outstanding School. As a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the Teacher in the classroom to help deliver high quality learning to our pupils. Walton Hall is situated in a rural setting just outside of Eccleshall in Staffordshire. It is a unique academy with extensive grounds and outstanding vocational resources that make the “Walton Hall Experience” of education a very special one. We have a dynamic community of 224 learners with a dedicated, creative and forward looking staff team. Walton Hall caters for students with a wide range of additional learning needs. Our curriculum is focused on the development of the whole child and preparing them for adult life. We aim to provide every individual student with the best possible educational experience through an innovative, creative and progressive curriculum that enables them to become the best they can possibly be. At Walton Hall we NURTURE all our students enabling them to GROW holistically so that they can FLOURISH into adulthood. We have high aspirations for all of our young people and aim for them to reach their full potential. At Walton Hall we maintain a positive culture and environment where both students and staff are able to thrive. At
Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.
Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or
leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our
values— opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything we
do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of
learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working
together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice
matters, and every learner thrives. We
are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,
proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our
people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development
through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,
and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,
confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a
culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real
difference. You
will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a
strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has
an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored
learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If
you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create
futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,
let’s make the remarkable happen. We
believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Make
a life-changing difference in one of our special schools Our
special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to
work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide
range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their
strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives. Our
pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning
disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe
learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Every
pupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised and
celebrated. By
joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,
compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every
child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment
where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an
important contribution. Whether
you join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or as
part of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have the
opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build
a rewarding career in special education. Our
pupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care and
support shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.
Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,
independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and their
future lives. Working
in one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity to
join an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,
young people and their families. Join
us and help transform lives, including your own. Shaw
Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or
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