Overview
and Responsibilities
Teaching Assistant – Primary Education
Location: Torton, Kidderminster
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term time only
Hours: Full-time, hours per week
Salary: £, to £, (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hourly Rate: £. to £. p/hr
Aurora Wilden View
Aurora Wilden View opened last year and is a beautiful, purposeful school set in an idyllic acre site with bright, modern classrooms and specialist areas including a brand new Science and Technology building. We provide the best elements of mainstream education with unique specialist and therapeutic input. Our wonderful team are dedicated to making a transformative impact in the lives of young people with SEMH needs and associated challenging behaviour linked to Autistic Spectrum Conditions. We are looking for caring individuals who are full of ambition and drive to inspire the next generation of students who have already experienced a turbulent time prior to joining us. Can you be their stability and their champion? If so, we want to hear from you. Take a look around using our online virtual tour:
This is an exciting time to join our new school and be part of the ongoing growth and success. We are now looking to recruit a number of Teaching Assistants to support Primary Education within Years 2 to 4 students.
The role:
As one of our new Teaching Assistants, your role will be to support our children with their learning and general wellbeing. With small class sizes of up to 8 students we have the opportunity to build strong, successful relationships and ensure every child has the best chance to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
You will be expected to establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School, and to promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
You will support the class teacher and contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
Please see the link below for our full job description:
Hours of work are: hours per week, term time only. 8.am start. Finishing at 5pm Mondays, 4.pm Tues to Thurs and an early finish of 4pm on Fridays. 2.5 hours per week to carry out ongoing training and development / additional duties.
Skills and Qualifications
1. Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
2. GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
3. Experience within an education setting
4. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
5. Some experience of working with SEMH learners with complex needs and challenging behaviour in a school environment
6. Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
7. Be positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needs
8. Full clean driving licence
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
9. Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
10. Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
11. Enhanced Annual Leave
12. Company Sick Pay
13. Enhanced Pension
14. Life Assurance
/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
15. Freephone counselling (available /7)
16. Online tools and resources
️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at