Hours:  37 hours per week, term time only,

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm

Foxwood Academy is seeking to appoint, a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to the role of Foxwood Specialist Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible.

Foxwood Academy is an all-age area special school for over 112 pupils aged 4-18, offering support for a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work with some of our most complex secondary age children.

At Foxwood, we have a highly skilled team of around 60 dedicated staff members, wholly committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every student, each with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), is empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Around 75% of our students have an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC or ASD), and others have sensory and/or physical needs. Our core values—Education, Independence, Celebration, and Learning for Life—guide our actions and decisions:

• Education: We believe every child with special educational needs deserves the highest quality education, provided by the best teachers in the best schools and academies.
• Independence: We aim to give every child and young person the opportunity to be as independent as possible.
• Celebration: We foster happiness and celebrate each child's role in our community.
• Learning for Life: Foxwood Academy serves as a stepping-stone to a bright future, preparing young adults to be happy, healthy, independent, and active members of society.

This is an exciting time to join Foxwood Academy. We have recently merged our Trust with White Hill Park Trust and are in the process of planning and designing a new purpose-built secondary special school on the same campus as our current building. With plans to increase our student numbers to 250, we are looking for passionate individuals to be part of this unique, once-in-a-career journey.

For more information, please explore our website.

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school.   It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact James Hutchinson, Head Teacher - office@foxwood.notts.sch.uk or on 0115 9177202. 

Applications for the post must be submitted by 10.00 am on Monday 23 February 2026 via our online application form, which can be found https://whptrust.org/careers/vacancies or by clicking the “apply now” link.

Interviews:  week commencing 2 March 2026

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work. 

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.   It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). 

Claire Shaw

CEO