WORKING & VOLUNTEERING
We are always looking for talented, committed and caring individuals to join our team at Willow Park School.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
It may be that you have skills and experience that we're looking for so please make contact with us.
If you are interested in volunteering your skills and time to us, please get in touch after reading the relevant policies and documents below.
CURRENT VACANCIES
We currently have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant.
Please read the details below and refer to the application form and document links at the bottom.
Teaching Assistant – Full Time
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Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
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Salary: (depending on experience) £20,524 - £22,189 - FTE (£23,976 - £25,921)
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Closing Date for Applications: Monday 22nd June 2026
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Interviews will take place: Tuesday 30th June / Wednesday 1st July 2026
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Location: Willow Park School, Rugby
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Days: Monday to Friday (term time only and 5 x training days)
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Times: 8.30am to 4.00pm
Willow Park School is a small, independent SEND primary school for children aged 5–11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). With just 12 pupils currently on roll, we offer a highly personalised and nurturing learning environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team full-time. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing, working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver high-quality education tailored to individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support teaching and learning activities, including small group and individual interventions.
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Contribute to planning, assessment, and classroom organisation.
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Promote positive behaviour and safeguard pupil wellbeing.
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Take on additional responsibilities such as Key Person or Subject Leadership roles.
Please see the Person Specification and Job Description for more details about the skills, knowledge and experienced required for the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Willow Park School is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.
The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.
How to Apply:
Please complete our Application Form, referring to the job description and person specification and a Letter of Application detailing why you are the most suitable candidate for this position.
Applications should be emailed to the Principal, Mr Alex Smythe, at asmythe@willowparkschool.warwickshire.sch.uk by 12pm on Monday 22nd June 2026.
We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our vision and values. Visits to our school prior to applying are highly recommended. Please contact us if you wish to visit.