Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Foxwood Special School

The Role

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Fixed Term

Fox Wood is a school and College for pupils with ASD, and with Severe and Profound Multiple Learning difficulties. Fox Wood is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and development.

To support the current expansion at Fox Wood we have a number of vacancies across all three sites.

The person appointed will:

• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Have experience of supporting pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviour
• Be willing to undertake additional training
• Be a team player, who is able to lead and support their peers
• Have a sensitive but enthusiastic approach
• Have high expectations of learners
• Have well developed communication skills, both with children and adults
• Experience of the following would also be advantageous:
• ASD, SLD or PMLD
• A general understanding of Speech and Language difficulties
• Supporting those with visual impairments
• Supporting those with Sensory Needs

In return, we will offer you:

• Exceptionally supportive staff and governors
• A commitment to your professional development
• An opportunity to be part of the thriving Fox Wood community

How To Apply

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit the school website

Warrington Borough Council and Fox Wood School, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as a high priority. The successful applicant will therefore be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found at

www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service

Online searches will also be conducted for all candidates who are shortlisted for interview. These will be conducted by our Office Manager, who is independent from the recruitment panel. This information will be treated as confidential but may be discussed with Warrington HR and/or flagged up to the recruitment panel in line with our agreed systems and processes. Please note that these online checks could impact upon our decision to offer you a role within our setting – should this be the case then we will address this with you, and (in exceptional circumstances) seek appropriate legal/external advice. This action is in line with statutory guidance within Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024.)

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 6th November 2026

Interview Dates: Week commencing 9th November 2026

Key Information

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 8-14 £23,073 to £25,410 Pay Award Pending Term Time Only

Contract Type: Full Time – 37 hours per week term time only – Fixed term