Oakwood School
Druids Walk, Walsall Wood, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9JS postbox@oakwood.walsall.sch.uk http://www.oakwood.walsall.sch.uk
Oakwood School
About Oakwood School
Welcome from Kate Bargh | Executive Headteacher and Michelle Smith | Head of School
Oakwood School is a specialist provision for children and young people aged 3 - 15 years with complex educational needs. The school is commissioned for 267 places (September 2025).
We pride ourselves in providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment where we help our pupils to learn in bespoke and innovative ways to ensure optimum progression.
Our highly qualified staff coupled with our forward-thinking approach to resources and technology, allow learners to communicate and participate in the world around them.
We promote a wide range of high quality learning experiences, catering for all learning styles so that no learner is ever left behind.
At Oakwood everyone is valued and treated with respect and is encouraged to be the best they can possibly be.
At Oakwood School we are nurtured to grow and flourish.
We promote a culture of positivity, ambition and resilience through pupil centred learning to engage, motivate and empower learners in all areas of their lives.
Learners are at the heart of our school. Together with their families, we foster strong supportive teams around them to build on strengths and overcome barriers; embracing creativity, innovation and technology.
We maximise potential, grow independence and celebrate all achievements.
As a hub of the community it is our responsibility to create opportunities for every learner to be the best that they can possibly be!
Through our personalised curriculum learners will develop emotionally, physically and holistically.
Learners will feel valued, respected and safe in our happy and inclusive environment.
Current Vacancies
Playworker
Playworker
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands

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Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a Playworker
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £18,437.39 - £19,025.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3 SCP 4-6 | 32.5 Hours | 39 Week
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands

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Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £20,591.00 - £23,541.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 SCP 9-17 | 32.5 Hours | 39 weeks
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands

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Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking Teaching Assistants Level 2
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £20,591.00 - £23,541.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 SCP 9-17 | 39 Weeks | 32.5 Hours
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
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Current Vacancies
Playworker
Playworker
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands

-
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a Playworker
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £18,437.39 - £19,025.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3 SCP 4-6 | 32.5 Hours | 39 Week
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands

-
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)
- Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £20,591.00 - £23,541.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 SCP 9-17 | 32.5 Hours | 39 weeks
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Teaching Assistant Level 2
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands

-
Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking Teaching Assistants Level 2
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £20,591.00 - £23,541.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 SCP 9-17 | 39 Weeks | 32.5 Hours
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
Are you looking for a different role at Oakwood School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?