Teaching Assistant Grade 2 Grade 2 spinal point 5 - 6, £20,598.49 - £20,925.04 35 hours per week (Term time only 5 TED’s) Are you caring, patient and passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing? Do you want to be part of a team that places therapeutic care and mental health at the heart of learning? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Our Primary Pupil Referral Unit supports children aged 5-11 who have experienced challenges in mainstream education due to social, emotional or behavioural needs. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can heal, grow and learn – and we’re looking for someone who shares that belief. As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and therapeutic staff to support pupils in their learning and emotional development. You’ll help create a calm, structured environment where children feel safe and supported and where their mental health is prioritised. Key responsibilities: Support pupils in managing emotions and building positive relationships Assist with classroom activities and personalised learning plans Help deliver therapeutic approaches to behaviour and wellbeing Encourage engagement, resilience and self-confidence Work closely with staff and families to support each child’s journey What we’re looking for: A nurturing and empathetic approach to working with children Willingness to learn and apply trauma-informed practices Good communication and teamwork skills Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare Experience in education or care settings (desirable but not essential) What we offer: A supporting and inclusive team environment Training in therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches Opportunities for professional development The chance to make a meaningful difference every day For information please contact – office@thebeacon.worcs.sch.uk or by telephone 01527 514068 All completed applications should be returned directly to the Redditch Unit (Longdon Close, Redditch, B98 7UZ). Applications can be accepted by email or paper application form with accompanying letter. CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description and person specification for further details on this position. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form